John Verssue

John Verssue is an experienced urban planner and educator currently serving as Planner III for the City of Manhattan, Kansas, and as an adjunct instructor at Kansas State University. With a career spanning over a decade in planning and community development, John has held various positions, including Director of the Department of Planning, Zoning & Environment in McPherson County and Assistant Planner in McPherson County. John’s academic background includes a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University, an MBA in Marketing from Avila University, and a Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Kansas. Additionally, John has contributed to marketing and communications efforts in various organizations, demonstrating a strong blend of planning expertise and instructional capabilities.