The City of Fond du Lac is pleased to announce that Julianna Stohs has been appointed as Community Development Director and will begin her service with the city on June 1.

As Community Development Director, Stohs will guide planning, redevelopment, housing, and economic development initiatives for the City of Fond du Lac. The position also serves as a key member of the city’s executive leadership team, overseeing a broad portfolio of community development functions and supporting strategic growth and revitalization efforts.

“Julianna is an exceptionally intelligent professional with a strong understanding of community development and municipal operations,” said City Manager Joe Moore. “Her thoughtful approach, strategic mindset and ability to translate ideas into action will allow her to excel in this role and help advance the City of Fond du Lac’s priorities.”

Stohs brings experience in community and economic development, strategic planning and partnership-building within Wisconsin local government to her new role. She most recently served as Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Waupaca, where she led development initiatives, oversaw planning and zoning functions, and advanced downtown revitalization and housing strategies. She has also served in roles with the International Republican Institute in Washington, DC, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Wisconsin Department of Administration, where she supported grant administration, housing initiatives and community development programs. Stohs holds a Master of International Public Affairs from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

“I am honored to join the talented City of Fond du Lac team,” said Stohs. “I look forward to working collaboratively to advance development opportunities, enhance quality of life for residents and support continued growth throughout the city.”

The executive recruitment process was facilitated by Innovative Public Advisors (IPA), a public-sector executive recruitment and strategy firm.

About the City of Fond du Lac
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