Councilman, Precinct 21 

Phone: 816-308-1464

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Councilman-At-Large 

Phone: 816-365-6716

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Precinct 22 Councilman 

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Precinct 20 Councilman 

Phone: 816-838-2319

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Accountant 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Amy Johnson began her career with the City of Pleasant Hill in February 2002. Serving in the City's finance department as an Accountant, she processes accounts payable, requisitions, purchase orders, journal entries and assists in overseeing the City's annual budget. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is currently serving as the Treasurer for the Missouri Government Finance Officers Association. Locally Amy serves as a volunteer for the Cass County Fair.

City Clerk 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Human Resource Officer 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Jodie Wasson joined the City of Pleasant Hill in May 1998 as the Assistant to the City Administrator. She served the City until April 2002. In February 2006 Jodie returned to the City after staying home with her son for a period of time and oversees the Human Resources for the City and its employees. Wasson handles the processing of all employment applications and new hires, administers the benefit packages for current employees, completes bi-weekly payroll, organizes the annual Health/Wellness Fair for City employees and oversees the City's compliance with labor laws and the health care reform regulations. Jodie's extensive background in municipal government, her precise attention to detail and organization skills allow her to handle diverse projects for the City. She has been selected as the Employee of the Year on three (3) different occasions based on her service and committment to our municipal government. She brings to the City a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Southwest Missouri State University (currently MSU) and is a lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill. Locally she assists with the Cass County Fair and is a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Jodie is married to Jason and they have two children, Justin and Jessie.

Finance Director 

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Collections Clerk 

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Melissa "Missy" Gentry started the City of Pleasant Hill team in 2018. Missy greets customers at City Hall and over the phone, processes all types of payments from utilities, recreation fees, park shelters to building permits. She also assists with the monthly Utility Billing process.

Communications and Community Event Specialist 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Stephanie started with the city in October of 2000 as the Collections Clerk. She has worked in many areas of the city doing Loss Control, Special Projects, Public Works and Assistant to the Mayor. Stephanie is now involved with marketing for the city, purchasing, special events and communications. Stephanie is also very active in planning the Cass County Fair. Stephanie received her Bachelors of Science in Recreation Administration from Missouri Valley College.

Municipal Court Administrator 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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City Administrator 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Shelby Teufel began serving as City Administrator in July 2018. She previously served as the Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director since 2011. Teufel is active in the Pleasant Hill community, working closely with and serving on boards such as the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, Community Betterment of Pleasant Hill, Bright Futures Pleasant Hill, and the Cass County Coalition of Chambers. Teufel is actively involved in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) serving on the local annual conference host committee, Missouri City/County Managers Association (MCMA), and has served as the Missouri Chair of the Board of Directors for Midwest Public Risk (MPR), a public entity risk pool of which the City is a member. In 2015, Teufel was awarded the Richard R. Noll Outstanding Assistant Award for Excellence in Leadership by MCMA. Teufel earned a Bachelor of Science degree from William Jewell College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Kansas University. Prior to joining the City of Pleasant Hill, Teufel worked for the cities of Olathe, Kansas and Liberty, Missouri.

Administrative Assistant / GIS Technician 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Cheri Hocker is the Administrative Assistant and GIS Technician for the Community Development Department. She assists the director and staff in day to day operations and also utilizes the City’s GIS System to create maps for all City departments. Cheri has received extensive training in GIS systems. Cheri is also very actively involved in planning for the Annual Cass County Fair.

Property Maintenance Coordinator 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Jim Coldsnow is the Property Maintenance Coordinator for the City of Pleasant Hill. He has a vast background in codes enforcement with the City of Lee’s Summit and through knowledge gained by running his own contracting business. Jim is certified by the International Codes Council as a Building Inspector.

Mayor 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Lake Caretaker 

Phone: 816-946-0310

Director of Parks & Recreation/Facilities 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Justin joined the City of Pleasant Hill in December of 2011. He came to us via Missouri State University were he received his degree in Parks, Recreation & Tourism with a masters in Recreation Administration. Justin is looking forward to continue to grow and improve our recreation programs while also improving the quality of life for the citizens of Pleasant Hill and the surrounding communities.

Parks/Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Recreation Supervisor 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Chief of Police 

Phone: 816-540-9109

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Councilman, Precinct 21 

Phone: 816-308-1464

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Councilman-At-Large 

Phone: 816-365-6716

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Precinct 22 Councilman 

Phone:

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Precinct 20 Councilman 

Phone: 816-838-2319

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Accountant 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Amy Johnson began her career with the City of Pleasant Hill in February 2002. Serving in the City's finance department as an Accountant, she processes accounts payable, requisitions, purchase orders, journal entries and assists in overseeing the City's annual budget. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is currently serving as the Treasurer for the Missouri Government Finance Officers Association. Locally Amy serves as a volunteer for the Cass County Fair.

City Clerk 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Human Resource Officer 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Jodie Wasson joined the City of Pleasant Hill in May 1998 as the Assistant to the City Administrator. She served the City until April 2002. In February 2006 Jodie returned to the City after staying home with her son for a period of time and oversees the Human Resources for the City and its employees. Wasson handles the processing of all employment applications and new hires, administers the benefit packages for current employees, completes bi-weekly payroll, organizes the annual Health/Wellness Fair for City employees and oversees the City's compliance with labor laws and the health care reform regulations. Jodie's extensive background in municipal government, her precise attention to detail and organization skills allow her to handle diverse projects for the City. She has been selected as the Employee of the Year on three (3) different occasions based on her service and committment to our municipal government. She brings to the City a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from Southwest Missouri State University (currently MSU) and is a lifelong resident of Pleasant Hill. Locally she assists with the Cass County Fair and is a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Jodie is married to Jason and they have two children, Justin and Jessie.

Finance Director 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Collections Clerk 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Melissa "Missy" Gentry started the City of Pleasant Hill team in 2018. Missy greets customers at City Hall and over the phone, processes all types of payments from utilities, recreation fees, park shelters to building permits. She also assists with the monthly Utility Billing process.

Communications and Community Event Specialist 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Stephanie started with the city in October of 2000 as the Collections Clerk. She has worked in many areas of the city doing Loss Control, Special Projects, Public Works and Assistant to the Mayor. Stephanie is now involved with marketing for the city, purchasing, special events and communications. Stephanie is also very active in planning the Cass County Fair. Stephanie received her Bachelors of Science in Recreation Administration from Missouri Valley College.

Municipal Court Administrator 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

City Administrator 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Shelby Teufel began serving as City Administrator in July 2018. She previously served as the Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director since 2011. Teufel is active in the Pleasant Hill community, working closely with and serving on boards such as the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, Community Betterment of Pleasant Hill, Bright Futures Pleasant Hill, and the Cass County Coalition of Chambers. Teufel is actively involved in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) serving on the local annual conference host committee, Missouri City/County Managers Association (MCMA), and has served as the Missouri Chair of the Board of Directors for Midwest Public Risk (MPR), a public entity risk pool of which the City is a member. In 2015, Teufel was awarded the Richard R. Noll Outstanding Assistant Award for Excellence in Leadership by MCMA. Teufel earned a Bachelor of Science degree from William Jewell College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Kansas University. Prior to joining the City of Pleasant Hill, Teufel worked for the cities of Olathe, Kansas and Liberty, Missouri.

Administrative Assistant / GIS Technician 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Cheri Hocker is the Administrative Assistant and GIS Technician for the Community Development Department. She assists the director and staff in day to day operations and also utilizes the City’s GIS System to create maps for all City departments. Cheri has received extensive training in GIS systems. Cheri is also very actively involved in planning for the Annual Cass County Fair.

Property Maintenance Coordinator 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Jim Coldsnow is the Property Maintenance Coordinator for the City of Pleasant Hill. He has a vast background in codes enforcement with the City of Lee’s Summit and through knowledge gained by running his own contracting business. Jim is certified by the International Codes Council as a Building Inspector.

Mayor 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Lake Caretaker 

Phone: 816-946-0310

Director of Parks & Recreation/Facilities 

Phone: 816-540-3135

Send Email 

Justin joined the City of Pleasant Hill in December of 2011. He came to us via Missouri State University were he received his degree in Parks, Recreation & Tourism with a masters in Recreation Administration. Justin is looking forward to continue to grow and improve our recreation programs while also improving the quality of life for the citizens of Pleasant Hill and the surrounding communities.

Parks/Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Recreation Supervisor 

Phone: 816-540-3135

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Chief of Police 

Phone: 816-540-9109

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