The City of Nowata has a new city manager.

 

Marie Gorley was approved to be the new city manager during this week's meeting of the Nowata City Commission.

 

Nowata Mayor Garry Gibson says Gorley is the right choice for the city.

 

Gorley has a background in accounting and finance with two degrees from Rogers State University.

 

Gorley has also worked with Phillips 66 as a senior accounting analyst for nearly three years. She replaces Melanie Ward whose resignation went into effect on Monday.