Dublin's new director of engineering brings more than 25 years of infrastructure experience to a city navigating a leadership transition.

Jeremy Hoyt, a licensed professional engineer who spent nearly 17 years with the City of Marysville, started the Dublin role Sept. 1 after a nationwide search conducted with executive recruitment firm Raftelis, according to a City of Dublin press release. He succeeds city engineer Paul Hammersmith, who is retiring after 26 years with Dublin.

The hire landed weeks before City Manager Megan O'Callaghan announced her resignation Oct. 13, effective Nov. 13, as we reported that day. O'Callaghan, who announced the Hoyt hire in August, said his engineering background and public-service record would strengthen Dublin's infrastructure work.

Hoyt takes over as Dublin manages a $374.6 million capital improvements program for 2026–2030, with transportation projects accounting for roughly 57% of that spending, according to the city's CIP page.

The portfolio is substantial.

In Marysville, Hoyt rose from assistant city engineer in 2009 to assistant city manager and public utilities director. He led roughly $200 million in infrastructure and capital improvement projects during that stretch, the Dublin press release said. He earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Ohio Northern University.

At an Aug. 24 Marysville City Council meeting that doubled as a farewell tribute, council members praised Hoyt's responsiveness and professionalism during a period of significant growth in Marysville and Union County. Council President Scott Hunter noted that much of Hoyt's work extended beyond city limits, including infrastructure and utilities along the U.S. 33 corridor, Marysville Matters reported.

"It's been a pleasure serving not only the citizens of Marysville … but then all of our customers out in the county," Hoyt said at that meeting. "It's been a great ride."

The Marysville Journal Tribune reported in July that Hoyt had been a finalist for Marysville's city manager position before accepting the Dublin role. Marysville has since filled his vacancy: City Council unanimously confirmed Corbin Bunsold, a former city engineering technician and project manager, as public service director on Oct. 12, according to Marysville Matters.

Dublin City Council work session minutes from Sept. 15 list Hoyt among staff present. The next regular council meeting is Oct. 26.