The Dexter Board of Aldermen have unanimously selected David Wyman as their new City Administrator.
Wyman, a licensed engineer within the state of Missouri, brings a vast list of credentials which include a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as extensive training and education in leadership and management.
While working for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Wyman spent 25 years inMaintenance, Design, Construction, and Administration.
“I look forward to serving the residents of Dexter,” Wyman said. “Except for the years I spent living in Columbia going to college, Stoddard County has always been my home. It will be an honor to work with everyone to improve and develop our community.”
Wyman has been married to his high school sweetheart, Carrie, since 1996. They have a daughter, Kate, who is currently a Senior at Mizzou, and a son, Joe, who is a Junior in high school. They also have several friends and relatives that live within Dexter and the surrounding area.
Wyman’s selection as City Administrator makes him only the third Administrator in city history. Mark Stidham was the first City Administrator ever appointed by the City of Dexter, and he successfully managed the city for 20 years until he passed away in December 2020. Trevor Pulley was then selected as the second City Administrator in April 2021. Pulley worked successfully with the city until his recent decision to resign and move to the City of Cape Girardeau.
“Over the next year, the City of Dexter will be proudly celebrating 150 years as a city within the state of Missouri. If you look at the City of Dexter’s motto, it states that is has “A Bright Future ~ A Proud Past”......I am excited for the opportunity to work with a hard-working staff of city employees, a dedicated Board of Aldermen, a devoted Mayor, and an entire city full of good people to continue to make this the best place to live in southeast Missouri,” states Wyman.
Stoddard County Commission Meeting Agenda for Monday, December 12, 2022
April 2023 City of Dexter Filing Update
Alderman Ward I, Alderman Ward II and Alderman Ward III each with a two year term.
April 2023 Election will be held on Tuesday, April 4th
Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to announce Brandi Frazier has accepted the role of Lab Manager at Saint Francis Laboratory Poplar Bluff, effective April 2022.
Frazier received her Associate of Applied Science from Three Rivers College in 2006, followed by her Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. Frazier has served in the Saint Francis Laboratory Poplar Bluff, formerly Physicians Park Primary Lab, for more than ten years.
As Lab Manager, Frazier will supervise, coordinate and evaluate the system and personnel responsible for the collection and processing of specimens for diagnostic testing and overall operation of the reception area of the laboratory. She will perform routine diagnostic testing and assist in development of outreach services and programs.
Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our Mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy. Serving nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, our focus is on patients' outcomes, experience and value.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in eight communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics.
Nominations are being accepted for the January 2023 election of the Stoddard County University of Missouri Extension Council members, according to Council Chairman Gary Wyman. Council members are elected or appointed to two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
Nominees must be at least 18 and must reside in Stoddard County. Nominations must be made prior to December 15, 2022.
"We want nominees who are interested in education and the progress of our community," Chairman Gary Wyman said. “The resources of the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University are available to us. We need active council members to help plan educational programs and to work with University of Missouri Extension specialists."
Nominations may be made through the council chairman or the county extension center.
Nominees will be contacted to secure their permission to place their names on the January 2023 ballot.
University of Missouri Extension offers educational programs in categories such as agriculture, home economics, business and industry, community development, youth development (4-H) and various continuing education courses, seminars and workshops.
Information or literature about University of Missouri Extension programs is available at the Stoddard County Extension center located at 316 S. Prairie Street, Bloomfield, MO, at our web site: http://extension.missouri.edu and/or feel free to contact us at 573-568-3344 for more information.
