After last manager resigned, Apex has a new town manager: What we know.
A small, growing Wake County town has a new leader to manage its budget and operations.
This week, the Apex Town Council named Randal “Randy” Vosburg the new town manager.
He will oversee 630 employees and the town’s $213.4 million budget across 20 departments.
Vosburg previously served as a county administrator for 11 years in jurisdictions in Florida and Virginia. He has over 24 years of local government experience and degrees from the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College.
He began his local government career as a land-use planner in Polk County, Florida, an area of over 720,000 people.
In a news release, the father of three said he looks forward to “experiencing the charm that makes Apex so unique.”
“My family and I love the rich cultural opportunities, top quality schools, and the attractive recreational spaces offered in Apex,” heg said.
His appointment comes seven months after Cathy Crosby, the town’s first African American and woman manager, resigned for unknown reasons in August.
Deputy Town Manager Shawn Purvis has served as interim town manager.
Vosburg is set to begin his duties April 15.
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Vosburg, who will earn $275,000 a year, will be the chief executive officer for the town of over 76,000 residents.
The manager is one of three positions, along with the town attorney and town clerk, appointed by the mayor and Apex Town Council.
He was among five finalists selected from over 50 applicants for the job. Final interviews were held in February.
“Throughout the selection process, Mr. Vosburg consistently demonstrated remarkable strength with great energy and enthusiasm while embodying the values of our community,” Mayor Jacques Gilbert said in a statement. “His leadership brings excitement and hope for our community’s future success.”
This story was originally published March 13, 2024 at 4:21 PM.