In 1972 the Crestwood Board of Aldermen decided to appoint a full-time professional City Administrator and adopted an ordinance establishing the position of City Administrator. In 1995 a Charter was adopted by the voters of the City that contains provisions for a City Administrator and defines the position’s power and duties.

Thirty-one municipalities in St. Louis County have adopted some type of professional administrator form of government. The residents of these cities account for nearly three-fourths of the incorporated population of St. Louis County. The City Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, has responsibility for preparing the City’s Budgets, directs day-to-day operations, serves as personnel director, and serves as the Board’s policy advisor. Crestwood’s City Administrator is member of The International City/County Management Association (ICMA)—the professional and educational organization representing appointed managers and administrators in local governments throughout the world.

James Eckrich – City Administrator

On July 8, 2008, the Board of Aldermen approved Mr. James Eckrich as the City of Crestwood’s new City Administrator. Mr. Eckrich began his new position on Monday, July 14, 2008.

James Eckrich was hired as a Civil Engineer with the City of Crestwood on March 1, 1999. He was promoted to Public Works Director on September 1, 2003. With the merging of the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Department, Mr. Eckrich was promoted to the newly created position of Public Services Director in November of 2005. Prior to coming to Crestwood, Mr. Eckrich was employed with St. Louis County Water from June of 1996 through February of 1999. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri – Rolla.

P: (314)729-4722
E: jeckrich@ci.crestwood.mo.us