Community Development Staff

Kevin Chesar

Title
Community Development Director

Phone
513-792-8329

Email
kchesar@montgomeryohio.gov

Kevin Chesar

Kevin started with the City of Montgomery in November 2021.  Previously he served as the Director of Development with the City of Monroe, Ohio, and has held various zoning, transportation, and comprehensive planning roles with the City of Dayton and the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. He has a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in Urban and Regional Planning and Sociology and a master’s degree in Urban Administration from Wright State University. Kevin is an active member of the American Planning Association.

Melissa Hays

Title
City Planner

Phone
513-792-8347

Email
mhays@montgomeryohio.gov

Melissa Hays

Melissa has been with the City of Montgomery since 2015.  Prior to Montgomery, she worked for TEC Engineering, Inc., Anderson Township, the City of Las Vegas and the Clark County (Nevada) School District.  She has a bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston, South Carolina, in Urban Studies with a concentration in Planning and Administration, a graduate certificate in City Management from Villanova University, and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Villanova University.  Melissa is active in the American Planning Association and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Amy Smith

Title
Community Development Specialist

Phone
513-792-8309

Email
asmith@montgomeryohio.gov

Amy Smith

Amy Smith served as a Police Clerk at the Safety Center for the last five years. She has now moved to the role of Community Development Specialist.

“I decided to make the move because I wanted a new challenge and wanted to learn more about how the City operates on the City Hall side,” said Amy. “The thing I’m looking forward to the most is, of course, my new coworkers and learning a new department!”

Amy enjoys spending time with her horses, Dude and Ziggy, and hiking with her two dogs, Winston and Bandit.

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