On August 31, 2009, Trey Cocking was hired as the Atchison City Manager. Trey grew up in Derby, Kansas. As the son of a Wichita Police Officer, the commitment to public service was instilled in him at an early age. Trey graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice; he then obtained his Master of Public Service and Administration from the George Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University. After graduation Trey accepted a management internship with the Sedgwick County Manager’s Office in Wichita, Kansas. Upon completion of his internship, Trey was hired by the Kansas Governor’s Budget Office where he supervised the budgets of the Juvenile Justice Authority, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Board of EMS, and other agencies. In 2006, Trey accepted the position of City Administrator of Cherryvale, Kansas. While serving as City Administrator he implemented a very successful capital improvement program, received and managed over $1.5 million in grants, and significantly lowered the mill levy. Trey enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer, traveling, cooking, swimming, and cheering on the Texas A&M Aggies, Washburn Ichabods, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals.

treyc@cityofatchison.com

The City Manager is hired to serve the community & brings the benefits of education, training, & experience in leading & managing local government organizations.

The City Manager:

· Supervises all of the City’s departments & employees;

· Serves as the City Commission’s Chief Advisor & carries out the City Commission’s policies;

· Recruits, hires, disciplines & terminates employees;

· Prepares a budget for the City Commission’s consideration; and

· Fulfills a leadership role in the community as a means of advancing the interests of the City.

Commissioners & citizens count on the City Manager to provide complete & objective information, pros & cons of alternatives & long-term consequences of decisions & policies. Similarly, the City Manager relies on City staff to provide professional & well-reasoned information & recommendations, & the highest level of public service possible.

Executive Assistant/City Clerk Deb Clem was hired as the City Manager’s Administrative Assistant in October, 2004. She took over the duties of the City Clerk on November 30, 2009. Responsibilities include maintaining record management, controls municipal and legal records, handles elections and candidate filings, and attends all City Commission meetings. She is responsible for recording deeds, easements, and ordinances with the register of deeds, billing and issuance of alcohol licenses, permits, and the publication of all ordinances and other required documents. She assists the City Manager and City Commission with numerous projects and reports. She has worked in the Administrative Assistant field for over 25 years. Prior to coming to Atchison, she worked for seven years for USD #377 as a secretary to the principal at the Middle school