Hoboken, N.J. names Ty Bereskie, ex-Evans, Colo. assistant city manager, as Director of Infrastructure

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Mayor Emily Jabbour has named Ty Bereskie, most recently the Assistant City Manager of Evans, Colo., as the City of Hoboken’s new Director of the Department of Infrastructure, the city announced Thursday. Bereskie started the job Thursday, Oct. 22.

He will oversee infrastructure operations, capital planning, utilities and other critical municipal services, according to the city’s announcement. RJ Theofield, who has been leading the department, moves into the Deputy Director role.

Who is Ty Bereskie?

The city says Bereskie brings more than a decade of experience in municipal leadership, public works, utilities management, capital improvement planning and organizational performance.

• Evans, Colo.: Most recently Assistant City Manager, overseeing operations across several core municipal departments. Before that, he was Evans’ Public Works and Utilities Director, overseeing enterprise fund revenues, major capital improvement initiatives and operational improvements across engineering, public works, parks and utilities, the city said.
• Greeley, Colo.: Deputy Director of Water Resources, where he managed technical and operations teams, oversaw water resource planning and helped advance major water infrastructure projects, according to Hoboken. Greeley announced his hiring for that job in September 2022.
• Education: A Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of British Columbia, an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in environmental engineering science from the Colorado School of Mines and a B.S. in environmental sciences from the University of Vermont.
• Credentials: A licensed Professional Engineer with Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) certifications.

The Greeley Tribune quoted Bereskie as Evans’ Public Works and Utilities Director in April 2025, in a story about the city’s new sign shop.

What the mayor and Bereskie said

“Reliable infrastructure is essential to the quality of life our residents expect and deserve,” said Mayor Jabbour. “Ty brings a strong combination of technical expertise, municipal management experience, and a commitment to thoughtful, data-driven planning. His background in public works, utilities, and capital improvement projects will help us continue investing in Hoboken’s infrastructure while ensuring that our resources are managed responsibly, and our services meet the needs of our community. I also want to recognize and thank RJ Theofield for his leadership and continued service as he transitions into the Deputy Director role.”

“I’m excited to join Hoboken and contribute to a city that recognizes the importance of forward-looking infrastructure planning and high-quality municipal services,” said Bereskie. “Infrastructure leadership is more than managing projects and day-to-day operations. It means making thoughtful investments, improving processes, and ensuring that decisions made today support the community’s future needs. I look forward to working with Mayor Jabbour, the administration, RJ, and the Department of Infrastructure team to build on the City’s critical infrastructure work.”

Theofield moves to deputy

When Jabbour announced her leadership team earlier this year, the city said Theofield would serve as Acting Director of the Department of Infrastructure. He joined Hoboken in 2021 and had been Deputy Director of Climate Action & Innovation, and the city said then that he had overseen a $300 million capital program, including the Waterfront Reconstruction Project.

The city says Bereskie’s focus as director will be strengthening service delivery, advancing infrastructure investments, improving operational efficiency and making sure Hoboken’s infrastructure meets the needs of residents and businesses.

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