Mike Schumacher named next city manager of St. Joseph
By Cameron Montemayor
The search for St. Joseph’s next city manager concluded Monday with officials announcing that Mike Schumacher has been tapped for the city’s top administrative position among a group of four finalists.
Pending the execution of a contract by City Council on Jan. 6, 2025, Schumacher’s first day with the city will be Jan. 21. His salary will be $190,000.
Schumacher comes to St. Joseph with more than three decades of experience in local government, most recently as city administrator in Lebanon, Missouri, from 2018 to 2024. Before that, he was an assistant city manager in Kansas City for six years.
“Mike exhibited all the qualifications City Council members were looking for in a candidate.” Mayor John Josendale said. “Council is looking forward to supporting his efforts in leading our organization, and the difference he will make in the community. I am confident he will excel in this role.”
A graduate of Central Missouri State University, Schumacher is a credentialed city manager with the International City/County Management Association. He has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/administration and was awarded Certified Public Manager from the KU Management Center.
During his time in Lebanon, Schumacher prioritized building productive relationships to achieve important initiatives. Prior to that, he served as an assistant city manager in Kansas City, Missouri.
Schumacher brings a strong background in public safety, labor relations, fiscal management, and neighborhood/housing services.
“Across the country, residential development continues to be a challenge. So I look forward to being part of the team that looks at those conversations and figures out how we can become the preferred place for residential development and commercial development,” Schumacher said during a meet and greet on Dec. 10.
