Miami Township announces the retirement of Administrator Ronald L. Hess after three years leading the township. He also served as Miami Township police chief for six years. Hess leaves the township on solid financial ground and well prepared to move forward.
“Ron successfully kept the administration moving forward, especially during the COVID crisis that played out during his tenure. He is a leader with compassion for his staff and heightened awareness of frugal fiscal spending,” Terry Posey, Jr., board president said. “He set the tone for a high standard of customer service and oversight of policy enforcement. Trustees John Morris and Donald Culp join me in thanking him for his service.”
Hess has more than 40 years of law enforcement experience. He and his wife, Patti, have two adult children. Hess says he looks forward to spending more time with his family.
“It has been a privilege to serve the citizens of Miami Township, both as administrator and police chief. I collaborated with a staff of professionals who genuinely care about the community,” Hess said. “We accomplished a lot, including the police department’s CALEA re-accreditation after many years and economic projects that brought millions in investment.”
The Board of Trustees is expected to name Hess’s successor during its next meeting. The meeting, normally scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2022, has been moved to Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., to avoid conflict with National Night Out.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2022
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