Rusty Varnado Mpa, Cpm

Rusty V. currently serves as City Manager for the City of Liberal since April 2022, following a tenure as City Administrator for the City of Ellsworth, Kansas, from May 2020 to May 2022, where operational-level planning and management of over $15 million in state and federal grants were key responsibilities. Prior experience includes City Administrator for the City of Kiowa, KS, overseeing a significant renovation of City Hall while achieving over 30% budget reductions, and Special Projects Manager for the City of Junction City, focusing on infrastructure and utility management. Rusty V. is a seasoned professional with military experience as a Commissioned Officer in the US Army. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration and a Public Management Graduate Certificate from the University of Missouri-Columbia, as well as a Master of Arts from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Louisiana Monroe.