The City of Liberty has announced a strategic staff reorganization at City Hall aimed at maintaining fiscal responsibility, improving operational efficiency, and continuing to provide high-quality services to residents.
The reorganization follows the upcoming retirement of longtime Public Works Director Mark Reed, who has served the city for many years, as well as the earlier resignation of Assistant City Manager Chris Jarmon. After evaluating staffing needs, city management, working in collaboration with the mayor and city council, determined that maintaining two assistant city manager positions was unnecessary for a city the size of Liberty. City officials said the restructuring reduces administrative overhead while strengthening leadership within key departments.
Effective Feb. 1, 2026, several personnel changes will take place as part of the reorganization. Naomi Herrington, one of the city’s longest-serving employees with more than 30 years of service, will be promoted to deputy city manager.
Russell Crawley will be promoted to director of public works. Crawley recently earned membership in the Double “A” Club, which recognizes outstanding professional achievement. Dale Pitts will be promoted to assistant director of public works, while Ryan Wittman and Michael Allen Owens will be promoted to fill the positions previously held by Crawley and Pitts.
City Manager Bryan Kendrick said the restructuring was completed with fiscal responsibility in mind and will result in measurable budget savings for the city.
“This reorganization allows us to streamline City Hall operations while continuing to invest in the people who make this organization strong,” said City Manager Bryan Kendrick. “We are achieving an overall cost savings, while positioning the City to deliver excellent service to our residents well into the future. It’s a real win-win!”
Kendrick also recognized the contributions of Mark Reed and expressed confidence in the city’s leadership moving forward.
“Mark Reed’s steady leadership, institutional knowledge, and commitment to public service will be deeply missed,” Kendrick said. “At the same time, I have the utmost confidence in Naomi Herrington, Russell Crawley, and Dale Pitts. Their experience, professionalism, and dedication will help take this organization to the next level.”
City officials said the reorganization reflects a broader commitment to succession planning, internal talent development, and responsible stewardship of public resources, values they say remain central to the City of Liberty’s mission.
