At the Monday, May 5, 2025, Town Council meeting, Councilors approved a contract with Will McKannay to become the new Town Manager of Fort Myers Beach.
Will has more than 30 years of management and leadership experience in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Colonel. He served as a Garrison Commander (City Manager) of Fort Riley, Kansas, followed by Protection and Mission Assurance Chief (Director of Security and Emergency Management) at U.S. Northern Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Will has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Political Science from Northern Arizona University. From the Army War College, he has a Master of Strategic Studies as well as a Master of Public Policy Management from Georgetown University.
Will was sworn in as Town Manager at the Monday, May 19, 2025, Town Council Meeting.