Wauwatosa has named a new development director, Nate Piotrowski, who is scheduled to start Aug. 24. His appointment was confirmed July 28 by the Common Council.
Piotrowski will fill the position formerly held by Mark Hammond, who stepped down in May.
Piotrowski has two decades of experience in local government, specializing in community development, planning, and zoning, according to a city news release. He currently works as community development director for Brown Deer, and in that role he helped secure redevelopment valued at more than $100 million, Wauwatosa said in its news release.
“Nate’s proven track record of driving sustainable growth while respecting community character makes him an ideal fit for Wauwatosa," City Administrator Jim Archambo said in the release. "We are thrilled to welcome his depth of experience to our leadership team."
Piotrowski also has a master's degree in urban planning from UW-Milwaukee, as well as a bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science and history.
“I look forward to helping Wauwatosa development flourish and realize many of the goals of the recently completed comprehensive plan,” Piotrowski said in the city news release.
Hammond served a little less than two years as the city's development director before leaving to become senior vice president of development, acquisition and construction for Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp., an organization focused on affordable housing.
The city's appointment memo does not specify what Piotrowski's salary will be. When the city posted the job opening in May, it listed the starting pay range as $143,062 to $182,790, "depending on experience and qualifications."
"The development director serves as the city’s chief development strategist, leading all planning, zoning, economic development, building and safety, code enforcement, and housing functions," the city said in its job description.
"Originates, negotiates and executes complex real estate transactions and public-private partnerships to grow the city’s tax base in a way that complements the fabric of the community and furthers the vision of the comprehensive plan, private investment, and ensures longterm economic viability."
