City of Dublin Welcomes Mike Barker as New Deputy City Manager

(Dublin, OH) – The City of Dublin is pleased to welcome Mike Barker as the new Deputy City Manager. Barker holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Youngstown State University and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the City.

Since 2021, Barker has served as the Public Service Director for the City of New Albany, where he has held progressively responsible management positions and been instrumental in overseeing critical municipal functions, including roadways, engineering, fleet, forestry, facilities and parks and open space. Additionally, he has managed community development, planning and inspection in engineering.

In Dublin, he will initially oversee daily operations and services including Engineering, Public Service, Fleet & Facilities, Transportation & Mobility and Asset Management.

“We are pleased to welcome Mike Barker to Dublin’s leadership team,” says City Manager Megan O’Callaghan. “Mike has built a reputation as a dedicated public service professional with a wealth of experience. His proven ability to lead and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly contribute to Dublin’s continued success and bright future.”

Prior to his tenure at New Albany, he gained valuable experience with the City of Westerville and the private sector as an engineering consultant and project manager, providing leadership and representation for more than one hundred residential, commercial and industrial development projects throughout central Ohio.

Barker describes himself as a hard-working and honest leader. His extensive experience and dedication to public service make him an excellent addition to Dublin’s leadership team.

“I am incredibly excited and honored to step into this role,” Barker says. “Dublin is a vibrant community with a bright future, and I am eager to contribute my skills and experience to help support its continued success.”

Please join us in welcoming Mike Barker to our City. We look forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly make in his new role, which he will assume on Jan. 28.

Media contact:
Lindsay Weisenauer
Chief Communications & Public Relations Officer
614.704.9742 – Cell
lweisenauer@dublin.oh.us
newsroom: https://dublinohiousa.gov/newsroom/

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About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of around 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing options, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently named one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.