The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission today announced that Nancy Townsend will be the Commission’s new director. In addition to serving as the Redevelopment Commission Director, Townsend will also manage the staff of the Redevelopment Department within the Community Development Division.

Townsend took the position previously held by Justin Brugger, who is now City Utilities’ Chief Financial Officer. Townsend’s first day on the job will be February 1, 2016.