~ Samantha Payne has recently taken on the role of development project facilitator at the City of Springfield, effective Nov. 6. As an extension of the City Manager's Office, Payne will oversee the progress of various development projects and collaborate directly with developers, designers and contractors to streamline the City's development review process.

Payne brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously served as the deputy city manager for the City of Ozark. Notable achievements include managing the Governor's Cost Share grant for the $3.2 million McCracken Bridge Revitalization Project and overseeing Missouri's inaugural Community Forest Program grant from the U.S. Forest Service. Prior to her deputy city manager role, Payne held positions as public information officer and parks and recreation director for the City of Ozark. Her academic background includes a master of business administration from William Woods University and a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Evangel University.

In her new capacity, Payne expressed her enthusiasm: "I am thrilled to embark on this role as the development project facilitator, an integral extension of the City Manager's Office. The opportunity to immerse myself in the dynamic world of development projects, collaborating directly with developers, designers, and contractors, fuels my excitement. Together, we will navigate the intricate landscape of the City's development review process, ensuring efficiency and progress at every turn. Let's build a future that reflects the vision and vibrancy of our community!"

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Samantha Payne has been appointed as development project facilitator at Springfield effective Nov 6th by City Manager's Office. She brings with her extensive experience from her previous roles such as deputy city manager for Ozark where she managed Governor's Cost Share grant for $3.2 million McCracken Bridge Revitalization Project and oversaw Missouri's inaugural Community Forest Program grant from U.S Forest Service; public information officer; parks & recreation director for Ozark; master in business administration from William Woods University & bachelor in science degree in business administration from Evangel University respectively .

In her new capacity she is excited to collaborate with developers , designers & contractors to streamline review process & build future that reflects vibrancy & vision of community . She said "I am thrilled to embark on this role as an integral extension of City Manager's Office . The opportunity to immerse myself in dynamic world fuels my excitement . Together we will navigate intricate landscape ensuring efficiency & progress at every turn "

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