Vernon Gerth

Vernon Gerth is retiring as Franklin’s assistant city administrator for community and economic development after 18 years of service to the city and more than 40 in local governments. Gerth joined the city of Franklin in January 2007 as the first assistant city administrator for community and economic development. He also spent 25 years serving the cities of Kenosha, Wis., and Vernon Hills, Ill. He served as a project manager for a commercial building contractor before his work in municipal government. Vernon holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Concordia University-Wisconsin.