Michael Dennson McKnight

Education

Associate of Arts, Chicago City College, 1969; Bachelor of Science, Chicago State University, 1971; Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois, 1989.

Career

Director relocation/acquisition, City of Peoria (Illinois), 1972; director redevelopment, City of Peoria (Illinois) assistant city manager/housing and inspection services, City of Peoria (Illinois), 1986-1991; assistant city manager, City of Peoria (Illinois), 1991-1996; acting city manager, City of Peoria (Illinois), 1996; city manager, City of Peoria (Illinois), since 1996.

Achievements

• Michael Dennson McKnight has been listed as a noteworthy City manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Public Administration, National Forum Black Public Adminstrs., Ill.City Manager Association, Illinois League Redevelopment Officials (vice president), International City/County Management Association (corporation member).