By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Ruben Schuckman, Tourism Sales Manager for the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau, is retiring from his city position at the end of the month.

Schuckman has worked in the job for 15 years.

During Thursday’s Hays City Commission meeting, Assistant City Manager Paul Briseno reviewed the success of recent tourism events organized by Schuckman.

Tours of six Ellis County historic churches were conducted in June and July.

“All but four of the 69 participants in June were from out of town. In July, approximately 95 people attended, mostly from central and southeast Kansas. Generally, all of the participants lodged and dined out in Hays,” Briseno noted.

“We’d like to thank Ruben for his 15 years of service to the city of Hays and wish him the best in his new endeavor.”

The city has begun accepting applications for the position of Tourism Sales Manager. Review of applications will begin August 11 and will continue until the position is filled.