After 8 years with Mission, John Belger steps down as director of public works

After eight years working for the Mission public works department, John Belger is stepping down.

Belger will work for Infrastructure Solutions in Lenexa, a job in which he will oversee construction of both private and public projects.

His last day as public works director is Sept. 21.

Councilmembers at their community development committee meeting Wednesday thanked Belger for his service to the city.

“It’s been really great working with you,” said member Kristin Inman.

Likewise, Belger thanked the city leaders for “taking on a 26-year-old” when he first started eight years ago.

“I hope I’ve left Mission a lot better than I found it, and I’m confident that I have, but I hope you’ll see it that way too,” he told the council.

John Belger
John Belger
Belger started working as superintendent for Mission public works in July 2010. He was promoted to public works director in 2013, right before “the Johnson Drive job.”

Redeveloping the Johnson Drive corridor was among the public works director’s proudest accomplishments.