DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

Collin Bielser

About Collin

Collin joined the City of Hays in 2020 as the Assistant City Manager, previously serving as the City Administrator for Fairbury, Nebraska. In his role, Collin serves as the operational manager for the City’s 11 departments. A 4th generation Jayhawk, Collin is Crimson and Blue through and through. In his spare time, he’s cheering on the Jayhawks, spending time with his family and friends, or playing his guitar.

Education

• University of Kansas - BGS Anthropology
• University of Kansas - Master of Urban Planning
• University of Kansas - Master of Public Administration

Professional Memberships

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
• Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM)
• American Planning Association (APA)
• Kansas Chapter of American Planning Association

Job Experience

• Management/Economic Analyst - Eudora, KS - 2011 through 2013
• Assistant to the City Administrator/Community Development Director - Baldwin City, KS - 2013 through 2015
• City Administrator - Fairbury, NE - 2015  through 2020
• Deputy City Manager - Hays, KS - 2020 through present

City Manager

Toby Dougherty, ICMA-CM, CPM

About Toby

Prior to coming to Hays, Toby served as the City Administrator in Gallatin, Missouri. Before pursuing a career in City Management, he worked in the transportation industry for 12 years. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas majoring in Political Science and Public Service/Civic Leadership. Toby is also a graduate of the University of Kansas' Certified Public Manager program.

Toby's responsibilities as the Hays City Manager include acting in the capacity of chief administrative officer of the City. He is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Commission. The City Manager is directly responsible for the daily operation and administration of the City's organization and hires employees to aid in these functions. Employees are divided into eleven departments, with each headed by a Director appointed by the City Manager.

Toby, a western Kansas native, enjoys spending time in the mountains, hiking, camping, and spending time with his grandkids. 

Education

• University of Kansas - BGS Political Science/Public Administration

Designations:

• International City/County Management Association Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM)
• Certified Public Manager (CPM)

Professional Memberships

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
• Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM)

Job Experience

• City Administrator - Gallatin, MO - 2003 through 2005
• Assistant City Manager - Hays, KS - 2005 through 2007
• City Manager - Hays, KS - 2007 through present