Josh Wice will take up the mantle of executive director of Kenton County Planning and Development Services from Sharmili Reddy, who was recently appointed to the position of city manager in Covington.
The PDS Management Board unanimously approved Wice as the new director on Thursday, according to an announcement from PDS Management Chair and Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman.
“Josh has been a key member of the PDS team for four years and helped establish the community development program, which I know has benefited many of your communities,” Reinersman writes. “In addition to leading community development, Josh was recently promoted to Deputy Executive Director, reflecting the additional responsibilities he has taken on over the years, including PDS communications and serving as Acting Executive Director when needed.”
Wice formerly served as both the city administrator as well as the economic and community development director for the City of Florence. He also held a senior strategic role at REDI Cincinnati, an economic development company across the river. He has degrees from NKU and Thomas More. He grew up in Edgewood, but he currently lives in Erlanger.
He will begin his duties as executive director on Aug. 4.