Rose has been in the job for four years in a permanent position after eight months in an interim capacity. He was hired by the city in January 2004 as the director of public safety, supervising the police and fire departments.
Rose has a bachelor’s degree in business from Urbana University and has numerous management and leadership courses.
Rose is a retired police captain with the city of Springfield for 23 years. He is married to Lori, his wife of 30 years, with two grown twins, Nicholas and Amanda.
“None of the growth and accomplishments Clayton is experiencing would be possible without the leadership of the elected officials, the excellent city staff members who do the daily task are great at their jobs, and the all important support from our citizens,” Rose said.
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