Dunwoody has named Steve Dush as the new Community Development Director, effective Jan. 23.

Dush joins the city with more than 19 years of experience in municipal planning and currently serves as community development and neighborhood services director for Fort Collins, Colo., which has twice been named a Money Magazine Top Place to Live.

Dush earned his bachelors degree in political science and masters degree in community and regional planning from the University of Nebraska. He is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners.