Normal City Manager elevates three city employees to interim leadership roles

Posted on December 6, 2023

*Normal City Manager Pam Reece announced the new positions Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal/File)*

By Blake Haas

NORMAL – One of Normal’s top leaders is promoting three city employees to top leadership positions for interim roles.

Normal City Manager Pam Reece announced that Brian Day, the Town corporation counsel, will serve as the acting assistant city manager.

Earlier this year, former Assistant City Manager Eric Hanson left his position in Normal for the City Manager position in Galesburg.

Reece says a search for the next assistant city manager will launch in early 2024.

In addition, Reece tabbed Finance Director Andrew Huhn to oversee economic development responsibilities.

The current deputy corporation counsel, Jason Querciagrossa, will serve as interim corporation counsel.

The city estimates the permanent replacement for the positions could take six to nine months to complete.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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