City of Kettering

Please join us in welcoming our new Economic Development Manager, Kyren (Ky) Gantt. A Kansas native, Ky is retired from the United States Air Force. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Villanova University and will soon complete his professional credentialing from the Ohio Economic Development Association. He is also a member of the current Leadership Dayton class. Ky joins the City of Kettering, having worked in community and economic development for Dayton and, most recently, Huber Heights. Ky also serves on the SICSA and Huber Heights YMCA Board of Directors and coaches the Wayne Lady Warriors Junior Varsity Basketball Team. Ky and his wife, Shabre, live with their four children in Huber Heights. Welcome to Kettering, Ky!

The City of Kettering is seeking to fill the Full-Time position of PRCA Manager II (Parks). Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of the supervision of park maintenance. Salary is up to $104,437 annually plus benefits. The submission deadline is November 11, 2024. Please apply at www.ketteringoh.org/jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a reminder, the City of Kettering is offering an opportunity to participate in an Entry Level Patrol Officer Examination. Candidates are required to submit application materials by 11:59 p.m., on October 13, 2024. All candidates with minimum qualifications will receive an email with further instructions regarding the examination. For more information, including how to apply, please visit www.ketteringoh.org/jobs or contact the Human Resources Department at ketteringhumanresources@ketteringoh.org or 937-296-2446. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join us in welcoming The Collective Salon to Kettering. The Collective is in the Kettering Towne Center Shopping Center at 2124 East Dorothy Lane. Please be sure to visit them for your massage, aesthetician, waxing and hair styling service needs. We're glad you're here!

Kettering Volunteer Administrator Dawn Kirchner receives the DorWood Optimist Club Friend of Youth Citizen of the Year Award! Dawn Kirchner has been the City's outstanding Volunteer Administrator since 2021. Volunteers (both adult and youth volunteers) bring an irreplaceable sense of enthusiasm and dedication to our city that provides a multitude of benefits to individuals, organizations, and activities in our community. As coordinator and administrator of all the city’s volunteers, Dawn sets a perfect example of the type of unselfish, talented, enthusiastic, and dedicated service that serves the citizens (and youth!) of this community so well! Dawn’s fit in this critical position began with her own volunteering activities in high school at Chaminade-Julienne in Dayton. She volunteered at the former St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton. She also assisted local families with exterior home maintenance and helped remove invasive plants at Wegerzyn Gardens. Over the years, she continued her volunteering spirit, serving as a volunteer judge at science fairs and as a volunteer coordinator for the Knockout Dayton Charity Boxing event. She has served as a mentor through the Montgomery County College Promise Program working with high school students and served on the Dayton Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors. Prior to joining the City of Kettering, Dawn gained experience as the Senior Museum Educator at the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History, a Zookeeper and Presenter at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, the Coordinator of Family and Community Programs at the Boonshoft Museum, the Boonshoft Physical Sciences Coordinator, and as Boonshoft’s Manager of School and Teacher Services. She came to Kettering after serving most recently as the Vice President of Education at the Dayton Society of Natural History. Dawn leads by example, is an engaging public speaker, and has a strong commitment to building teams of adult and youth volunteers that serve the citizens of Kettering very well. She is an extremely valuable asset to our Kettering community – and a great “Friend of Youth!” Congratulations!

The City of Kettering has partnered with surrounding jurisdictions and the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) to gather input toward a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. Your time to complete the online survey will directly impact prioritization and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Please take a few minutes to help us make the Miami Valley greener and more sustainable for everyone! https://lnkd.in/gPSxvmcb

Cultural Arts Manager Shayna McConville and Assistant City Manager Steve Bergstresser represented the City well at the ICMA conference on Sept. 23. They, along with artist Cliff Garten, presented to City and County Management nationwide on our marriage of public art and functionality. The presentation was selected from hundreds of submissions. It highlighted our ability to positively impact the community through collaboration and creativity, specifically how to create a sense of place and community identity. Our Ridgeway Bridge project inspired people across the country. Images by Jeremy Green, courtesy of Cliff Garten Studio

The City of Kettering is seeking to fill the Full-Time position of Human Resource Coordinator. Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of Human Resources, benefits administration, communications, and problem-solving. Salary up to $90,626 annually plus benefits. The submission deadline is October 7, 2024. Please apply at www.ketteringoh.org/jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dunkin' Donuts on Strooop Road re-opened today! We were glad to join them for their grand re-opening. During their branding remodel closure, they completed renovations, which included a side-by-side drive-thru to make "Running on Dunkin'" faster and more convenient

The Dayton Regional STEM school broke ground on Wednesday, September 17th on its new elementary school building. This educational expansion in Kettering's Miami Valley Research Park will increase the STEM option for our region's youngest learners.