City Manager
Rebecca Grill
Rebecca Grill was recently appointed as the City Manager of Oshkosh, bringing experience and a track record of strategic leadership from her previous role as City Administrator of West Allis. As she begins her tenure in Oshkosh, she is poised to bring her experience to continue to advance the goals set forth in the 2025-2026 Oshkosh Strategic Plan.
Previous Strategic Contributions
During her tenure in West Allis, Ms. Grill played a leading role in numerous strategic initiatives, implementing the City's Five-Year Strategic Plan. Her initiatives aimed at enhancing citizen engagement and operational excellence, applying continuous improvement and LEAN operation methods. Her efforts included teaching leadership training, coordinating LEAN training sessions and fostering innovation within city departments. Additionally, Ms. Grill managed the preparation and administration of the city's annual budget.
Education, Certifications & Professional Associations
Rebecca Grill holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Valparaiso University and an MBA in Finance from Concordia University. She is a Certified Manager through the International City/County Managers Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Certified Public Manager program. Ms. Grill is actively involved in teaching leadership to cohorts in the UWM Certified Public Manager program, mentoring the next generation of public management professionals.
Ms. Grill is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the Wisconsin City/County Management Association (WCMA), and various other professional organizations, including the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, and the Wisconsin Municipal Clerk Association.
Professional Background
Prior to her position in West Allis, Ms. Grill served as Deputy City Clerk, and License Division Manager for City of Milwaukee, Common Council City Clerk. Her career also includes positions with the Public Safety Department of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee as well as with Ethan Allen Boys School and the Youth Corrective Sanctions program under the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
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