Town of Troy – Appointment of Town Administrator: At a special meeting of the Troy Town Board on November 14, 2023, the Town Board unanimously approved the appointment of Benjamin Jansen as the Town Administrator. Mr. Jansen will assume his duties on December 4, 2023. His appointment follows a national search conducted by Public Administration Associates. “I am very excited for the opportunity to be the next Town Administrator of Troy,” stated Jansen. “Troy is a growing and vibrant community and I look forward to helping facilitate that process.” Since August 2019, Jansen has been employed by the City of Amery, WI. He currently serves as the City Clerk/Treasurer/Assistant Administrator. Previously, he was the Operation Manager for Second Harvest Heartland, Brooklyn Park, MN in 2018 – 2019. In addition to his Master of Public Administration degree from Hamline University, St. Paul, MN, he obtained a Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, WI. According to Town Board Chairperson Doug Rowen, “The Troy Town Board looks forward to working with Mr. Jansen bringing his leadership and experience to the Town of Troy. Initial priorities will include leading and streamlining zoning administration, optimizing Town staffing and operational teams, and working with the community to optimize growth while maintaining Troy’s rural charachter, regional outdoor recreational capabilities, and comfortable residential neighborhoods.”
