Judge said he is leaving after nearly 2 years on the job to pursue other career opportunities.
John D. Judge submitted his resignation on Wednesday as Springfield's Chief Development Officer.SPRINGFIELD – The city’s chief development officer will step down next month, nearly two years after taking the $108,000-a-year post.
John D. Judge submitted his resignation, effective May 6, according to a statement from Mayor Domenic J. Sarno’s office.
Hired in June 2009, Judge played a key role in several city initiatives, including retention of Titeflex Corporation, the expansion of Smith & Wesson, and creation of the UMass Design Center, according to Sarno, who praised Judge’s contributions to the city.
Judge said he is leaving to pursue other career opportunities.
“During my two-year contract, it has been an honor to work with the city team, citizens and stakeholders to advance community and economic development projects in the City of Springfield,” he said.
Christopher J. Moskal, project manager in the office of Planning and Economic Development, will fill in for Judge, pending a permanent appointment, the mayor said.
Moskal is a veteran development official with experience managing several major projects.
Moskal previously served as director of the Springfield Parking Authority.
The mayor has asked city economic development consultant, Maureen C. Hayes, to undertake a review of the city’s economic development organizational structure within the next 90 days.
Sarno also indicated that he will make a make a determination on the hiring of a permanent director based on the outcome of the review.