Andrew Beare, who has been directing the City of Hilliard's operations, is set to become the new Assistant City Manager for the City of Delaware. Having significantly impacted his previous role, his transition marks a career progression for him and a period of adjustment for Hilliard. Beare's last office day is December 13, as the City of Hilliard, Ohio, Government reported.
Beare's career in Hilliard began in 2020 when he took charge of the city's urban forestry within the Operations Department. His involvement went beyond the trees and the greens; he engaged with wildlife, bringing a certain calm to the complexities of animal conflicts in the community. Beare has a notable educational accomplishment, a Master of Public Administration degree from Franklin University, which he completed in the fall of 2022. With his education and passion combined, he has been an asset to Hilliard, according to City Manager Michelle Crandall in a statement obtained by the City of Hilliard, Ohio Government. "While he will be greatly missed, I’m excited to see him take this next step in his career as a local government professional manager," Crandall remarked.
The search for Beare's replacement in Hilliard has not followed a defined timeline. His departure leaves behind a legacy of skilled leadership and a lifelong dedication to learning that has benefited the city staff and its residents. The task ahead for Hilliard is finding someone who can continue to nurture this balance of ecological concern and administrative finesse and step into Beare's shoes with the same vigor and commitment.
As Beare moves onto his new role on December 16, the City of Delaware gains a professional who is deeply immersed in the practical aspects of city operations and equipped with fresh academic insights. His tenure in Hilliard was a testament to the role that dedicated public servants play in the cogs of local governance – invisible but indispensable. The City of Hilliard, Ohio, Government echoes the sentiment, with hopes pinned on his future contributions in Delaware as they prepare to bid him farewell.
