Bob Dixson
Mayor, Greensburg, Kansas
Bob Dixson, is a native Kansan and has been a resident of Greensburg since 1985. Dixson took office as mayor of Greensburg in May 2008 and he is leading the way in rebuilding Greensburg following the May 4, 2007, EF5 tornado that destroyed 95 percent of the community. Sustainable building, renewable energy and “green” technologies are the cornerstones of the recovery of Greensburg. Community involvement and public/private partnerships have been essential in the recovery efforts. Mayor Dixson has presented to groups around the world on post-disaster recovery and sustainability.
