Deputy City Manager Rod Wensing was named acting city manager for the City of Loveland with a 9-0 City Council vote during the Jan. 23, 2024 Special Meeting. Wensing will step into the role at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 and serve until a permanent city manager is selected.

“I look forward to serving this council, serving the Loveland community and supporting my teammates across the City, all 1,000 of us,” said Wensing. “I am honored to step into this important role for our organization and community during this critical time.”

Wensing’s appointment comes one week after Loveland City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Steve Adams, who will depart on Feb. 2. Wensing and Adams will collaborate to ensure a smooth transition.

Wensing has more than 35 years of experience in local government and has served as deputy city manager in Loveland for 16 years. As an executive in the City Manager’s Office, he collaborates with the city manager and focuses on City operations. He also oversees the Community Partnership division and six key departments: Public Works, Development Services, Loveland Public Library, Information & Technology, Cultural Services, and Parks & Recreation. Throughout his tenure, Wensing has stepped into the acting city manager role for months at a time during City transitions and as needed.

Wensing joined the City of Loveland in 2008, following leadership positions in two other Colorado communities, most recently as town manager for the Town of Windsor. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Minnesota State University - Mankato. He is active with the Colorado Municipal League and has served as the past president of the Colorado City/County Management Association.

The City Council also expressed interest in conducting a national search for a permanent city manager. A national search could take up to 10 months to complete. Early estimated costs are projected to start at $30,000 out of the City’s General Fund. The City Council will review a list of qualified recruiting firms and consider a budget appropriation for these costs on Feb. 6.

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