Published date: May 24, 2024
Russ Thomas, Public Works Director for the City of Newberg, has been named a 2024 Top Ten Public Works Leader by the National American Public Works Association. The Top Ten Public Works Leaders award focuses on outstanding career service achievements of individual public works professionals and officials from both the public and private sectors in North America.
“They are the cream of the crop and the best at what they do. They have committed to serving their communities with honor and dedication. We congratulate these outstanding
professionals who are advancing the quality of life for all,” said APWA President W. Gary Losier, PEng.
“Russ has dedicated his life to public service, beginning with his enrollment in the US Navy in 1973, finding his way to the City of Newberg as a laborer in 1979, and then working his way up the ladder to his current position as Newberg’s Public Works Director.” said Oregon APWA Chapter President Tim Blackwood. “That is 45 years of continuous service at the same City and over 50 years of public service, and still counting because Russ isn’t done yet! He’s still Newberg’s Public Works Director and was just selected to be our National Delegate for the APWA Oregon Chapter. Russ’ commitment to the Public Works Profession overall and to the Oregon Chapter of APWA, is unparalleled.”
Read the National APWA news release
View Russ Thomas’ winning application prepared by Nancy Kraushaar