Ann Arbor Announces New Director of Communications to Begin in November

The City of Ann Arbor announces the hiring of Steve Kilar as its next director of communications, following a national search. Kilar will begin on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, reporting to Deputy City Administrator Mariah Walton. City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. expressed appreciation for the many contributions of retiring Communications Director Lisa Wondrash, who joined the city in October 2005.  Kilar joins Ann Arbor with an extensive background in journalism, public relations, and higher education