The city of Oshkosh has selected Kelly Nieforth as the community’s next Community Development Director. In her new position, Nieforth will oversee the Community Development Department which includes the Economic Development, Planning, Inspections, and Assessor Divisions.
“Kelly has been a valuable member of the city’s community development team over the last nine years. I am pleased that she has accepted this new challenge, and am confident that she is well prepared for this new opportunity with the city,” commented City Manager Mark Rohloff.
Nieforth has been the Economic Development Services Manager for the city for the last 5+ years and was recently named the interim Community Development Director. In her role as Economic Development Services Manager, Nieforth oversaw the Economic Development Services Division within the Community Development Department. Prior to that, Nieforth was an Economic Development Specialist with the city of Oshkosh and previously began her career with Calumet County as an Economic Development Specialist. Overall, Nieforth has 15+ years of community development experience, with 5+ years in a supervisory capacity. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
“As an Oshkosh native, I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve my hometown as the Community Development Director. I look forward to working with city staff, our community partners and the citizens of Oshkosh on projects that will make a lasting impact on the city for generations to come,” said Nieforth.
Nieforth will begin her new position with the city of Oshkosh on August 23, 2021. She replaces Allen Davis who retired on July 9, 2021, after 11+ years of service with the city.
