(KNZA)--The next city manager of St. Joseph, Missouri has been named.

According to a release from the city, the St. Joseph City Council Monday chose Mike Schumacher for the city- top administrative position.

He was among four finalists interviewed for the position.

Schumacher comes to St. Joseph with more than three decades of experience in local government, and has served as city administrator in Lebanon, Missouri since 2018. Before that, he was an assistant city manager in Kansas City for six years.

Pending the execution of a contract on January 6, 2025, Schumacher's first day with the city will be January 21. His salary will be $190,000.