December 9, 2024 3:05 a.m.
Ryan Herinckx has taken over the helm of the Roseburg Public Works Department after being promoted to director, effective December 1st.
A city release said for four years, Herinckx served as Design/Construction Manager, overseeing public works construction projects from budget-planning and design through completion of construction – managing about $24 million in infrastructure improvements since 2021.
The projects have included city facility improvements, road construction, water and storm line installations, and domestic or potable water pump projects. Some of his biggest projects include overseeing the Gary Leif Navigation Center, phased water transmission main replacements updating about 7,000 feet of the entire system from the Water Treatment Plant to water reservoirs, backup power generators for the Water Treatment Plant and pump stations, and rehabilitating aging stormwater lines.
Herinckx is replacing Dawn Easley, who left the City of Roseburg in July to return to the City of Medford, where she now works as their Public Works Operations Manager. Retired Roseburg Public Works Director Brice Perkins served as interim public works director from July through mid-September. Herinckx was selected from a large field of candidates following a candidate review process involving all other city department heads.
City Manager Nikki Messenger said, “Ryan has been an integral part of the Public Works team for almost two decades. He is wicked-smart and has shown tireless dedication to protecting, investing in and improving the efficiency of the City’s infrastructure”. Messenger said, “I am excited for him to step into his new role and look forward to the continued positive impact he will have on Roseburg”.
The release said Herinckx has worked for the City of Roseburg for more than 18 years – joining in 2006 as an engineering technician II. He was promoted to Engineering Technician III in 2008. He served for about a year as Engineering Division Manager before being promoted to Design/Construction Manager in July 2020.