Dormont Hires New Borough Manager

DORMONT, PA — John Stinner has been hired as the new borough manager and will run its day-to-day administration and operations.

Stinner, who began his new duties Monday, replaces Ben Estell. After a nine-year tenure, Estell departed in late August to become executive director of the Centre Region Council of Governments in State College, PA.

Stinner has more than eight years of experience in municipal management and 12 years in public service, including serving as a U.S. House congressional district manager. He mostly recently served in municipal management roles in Jefferson Hills and Blawnox.

"His experience is unparalleled, but we were especially impressed by his passion for public service and desire to work in a place like Dormont," council President Jennifer Mazzocco said in a borough release. “I’m looking forward to what we’ll be able to accomplish under his leadership.”

Said Stinner: “There is no other community in Allegheny County I would rather manage. I’m excited to get to work making the community a better place than it already is.”