Gregg Mandsager has over 25 years of public administration experience serving four communities in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Mandsager received his BA from Iowa State University and his JD from Drake University Law School. 

Mandsager has been an active voice in encouraging healthy initiatives.  As Muscatine's City Administrator, the City collaborated with an enthusiastic team of community members and attained its Blue Zones Community™ certification in 2014. As Muscatine's City Administrator Mandsager initiated projects to help support the development and growth of small businesses and worked with the City Council, local industry and the Muscatine Chamber on numerous community and economic development projects.  As City Administrator in West Burlington, IA, Gregg is working with City staff and elected officials to focus on goals related to economic development, housing, quality of life, communiciations & engagement, capital projects and finding grant opportunities to fund both operational expenses and capital projects.

Mandsager has a passion for improving the built environment, building communities and creating an environment where businesses and communities can thrive.

Please note that Gregg is working in his capacity as a credentialed city manager wit 26 years of experience as of 2024.  Gregg's consulting services do not provide legal services or advice.  While Gregg holds a JD from Drake University, he is not engaged in the practice of law.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS (Active or formerly active in the following organizations)

• Iowa League of Cities 

• Iowa League of Cities Board 2012 to 2016

• Iowa League Property Tax Committee 2012 

• Iowa League Legislative Policy Committee 2011 to 2017

• International City/County Management Association, Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM)

• Iowa City/County Management Association, Member

• Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association, Member

• Iowa Municipal Management Institute

• New Hampshire Municipal Management Association, Past Member

• New Hampshire Municipal Association, Past Member, Municipal Advisory Committee

• International Municipal Lawyers Association, Past Member

• Iowa State Bar Association

• American Bar Association

• Delta Theta Law Fraternity (Law School)

• National Public Employers Labor Relations Association, Past Member

• Iowa Public Employers Labor Relations Association, Past Member

Speaking Engagements, Presentations, & Publications

• October 6, 2020: “Leadership Panel: Lessons from Blue Zones Projects Past and Present” scheduled for 2:00 pm-2:45 pm on Tuesday, October 6.

Panel:  Nick Buettner, Gregg Mandsager, Janna Pastir, Chad Adams, Mark Fenton, & Melissa Lyon

There is a paradox that exists in population health in which community leaders must learn from past public health efforts while realizing that the same strategy applied in two communities almost never produces the same results. Consequently, it is important to hear from stakeholders across the continuum of community transformation to understand how strategy, process, measurement, innovation, iteration and community collaboration all play vital roles in the story of any successful public health initiative. This session will feature a leadership panel representing different phases of Blue Zones initiatives aimed at transforming the well-being of the communities in which they live and serve. Driven by experts in built environment, public health, municipality management, and population health, this discussion will feature critical lessons learned and innovation strategies from leadership on the front line of community transformation.

• May 19, 2016:  Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Presentation

• September 26, 2019:  Iowa League of Cities:  Reconnecting Communities:  Linking Muscatine to the River, 

Bolton & Menk Presentation, City of Muscatine Representative and Participant

• Contributor Iowa Municipal Policy Leaders' Handbook - 2016 Update (A guide for Iowa Mayors and Council Members)

• Employee Handbook, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, 1991

Accomplishments (Under Construction)