Platte County has announced the appointment of Wes Minder to the newly-created position of Platte County Administrator.
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As County Administrator, Minder, with oversight from the Platte County Commission, will play a crucial role in overseeing the administration of Platte County departments under the Commission, including Administration, Facilities, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Human Resources, Information Systems, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, and Public Works.
“With a possible jail expansion on the horizon, Wes’ leadership and project management experience will be advantageous in representing the County’s interests during this construction project,” said Presiding Commissioner Scott Fricker. “In addition, his track record of winning over $225 millions in grants over the past 20 years to build roads, bridges, parks, trails, and stormwater projects will be invaluable as Platte County, Missouri’s fastest growing county, continues to attract new families and businesses.”
“Wes Minder is a valuable addition to our leadership team,” said Dagmar Wood, First District Commissioner. “He is very well thought of in the region for creatively getting infrastructure projects done on a budget, making taxpayer dollars stretch, and for encouraging outside-the-box thinking in his staff. I’m very excited about the addition of Wes to our team.”
Minder brings a proven track record for the last 18 years of leading crucial local government infrastructure departments. He’s previously served in high level roles as the City of Kansas City’s Innovation Engineer, as Assistant City Manager, and as Director of Water Services.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a Transportation and Construction emphasis from the University of Illinois and a Master of Business Administration from Rockhurst University. He is also a licensed Missouri Professional Engineer.
“Adding Wes to our management team is perfectly timed,” said Second District Commissioner Joe Vanover. “We have a lot of projects in the works. We need his experience and proactive energy to help us serve the people of Platte County.”
Minder stated, “Platte County has a lot of great momentum and I look forward to continuing that momentum by working with the commission, officeholders, and staff to better the County’s public safety and infrastructure and leveraging the County’s budget with other funding sources.”
Minder officially assumes the role of County Administrator on Nov. 30.