2013 Futures Award Goes to Sussex Assistant Administrator

Melissa Weiss wears more hats than a hat rack for the Village of Sussex, and her skill in managing it all is getting her noticed.

Weiss, the assistant village administrator, has been given the 2013 Futures Award by the Wisconsin City/County Management Association and the Wisconsin Association of Municipal and County Managers.

It’s a long-winded way of saying Weiss’ peers think she’s great despite having less than five years of management service.

A native of Creve Coeur, MO who grew up in Fort Collins, CO, Weiss came to Sussex two years ago and already has been promoted once. As assistant village administrator, she oversees:

• Public Works
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Communications

“It’s a great community,” said Weiss, who landed in Wisconsin because her husband is from Green Bay. “I like the people I work with here, there are great residents and there is a lot going on.”

Village Administrator Jeremy Smith said Weiss has gained the respect of community, staff and elected officials for her excellent work and customer service.