Director's Review

Director's Review by Dan Ross, Executive Director, Missouri Municipal League

Time To Say Goodbye

In September, I notified the MML Board of my intent to retire at the end of the 2020 calendar year. That date will mark approximately ten and one-half years serving as executive director of the Missouri Municipal League. It also marks just over 50 years of my serving directly in or in support of state and local government. Your MML is an active, highly respected and structurally sound organization that I have been truly blessed to have the opportunity to lead.

The amazing staff are what makes MML so successful. Conferences, training opportunities, inquiry services, regional meetings, lobbying/advocacy and publications are just the tip of the iceberg of staff efforts to provide you with the quality products, services and experiences you receive as a member municipality. In addition, I need to recognize and thank the MML Board of Directors for their ongoing support, trust and counsel during my tenure. I also must thank my wife, Janice, for her commitment and encouragement throughout my career.

I am fond of saying and truly believe public service is a very high calling. I salute Missouri’s elected and appointed municipal officials for stepping up to answer that call to use your God-given talents to lead your community to higher ground.

I wish nothing but the best for MML and Missouri municipalities.

Happy Trails.

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