Maryville names Heiland as new city manager

MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Maryville's top administrator will officially remove the 'interim' from his title moving forward.

The city of Maryville announced Tuesday that City Councilmembers had unanimously approved the appointment of interim City Manager Ryan Heiland to the position fulltime, this coming after an executive session was held June 9.

Heiland has been with the city for the last 13 years and has served as interim city manager since March following the resignation of longtime city manager Greg McDanel, who accepted a city manager position in Seaside, California.

A graduate of Northwest Missouri State University with expertise in urban planning and municipal development, Heiland holds a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in public policy from Drake University. He is also a certified planner.

Heiland began his career in local government in Phoenix, Arizona, before making the move to other communities in Arizona, Iowa and Missouri, acquiring a wealth of knowledge of municipal operations along the way.

"I'm honored to step into this role and thankful for the City Council's support. Maryville is a great community, and I look forward to working with our team and residents to continue our momentum and enhance the quality of life for everyone," Heiland said in a press release.