The city of Durant has a new city manager. The position has been open for nearly five months and has been filled by Tim Rundel.

Stewart Hoffman, Durant mayor said, “The former city manager was dismissed for actions detrimental to the city.”

Rundel applied along with approximately 30 candidates.

Rundel is native to Oklahoma. He has family in the area, in addition to his wife who moved with him.

Rundel brings 15 years of experience in city government. He previously worked in Yukon and Midwest City, Oklahoma. For the last two and a half years he was the city manager in Auburn, California.

“He was actually the last one we interviewed, and he blew everyone out of the water, he has great vision, and fits in with the chemistry of Durant,” said Hoffman
Rundel will be taking over on October 31until then Donalla Miller will continue to fill that role.

According to KTEN news Rundel’s first plan of action is to connect with his new community.

“I think that’s important, getting to know the people, that are in there, and care about the community, and being a part of that family as well,” said Rundel.