O’FALLON, IL. — Grant Litteken, M.P.A., ICMA-CM, has been confirmed as the new City Administrator of O’Fallon, IL., following a unanimous vote by the O’Fallon City Council on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. Mayor Eric Van Hook appointed Litteken, who brings more than 14 years of experience in city leadership, including roles as Assistant City Administrator and Acting City Administrator.
Litteken will assume his new role immediately, overseeing daily operations across all municipal departments such as Public Safety, Public Works, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Community Development. During his tenure, he has led strategic initiatives focused on long-term financial planning, capital investments, and organizational performance.
O’Fallon Mayor Eric Van Hook praised Litteken’s leadership and familiarity with the city’s operations, and said, “Grant has demonstrated exceptional leadership, stability, and vision throughout his tenure with the City of O’Fallon. We are very fortunate that we had an internal candidate with not only the skills for the job, but also the proven history of being able to successfully complete the important duties given to this position.”
Litteken holds a Master of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has also taught graduate courses in economic development, community development, and strategic staffing as an adjunct professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Graduate School of Public Administration.
Litteken has played a key role in O’Fallon’s economic development, contributing to over $1 billion in construction projects. Notable achievements include the development of the HSHS-St. Elizabeth’s Medical Campus, the expansion of the O’Fallon Family Sports Park, and the redevelopment of the Downtown District.
“I am honored by the Council’s confidence and excited to continue serving the community I’ve been proud to serve for over a decade,” Litteken said. “O’Fallon is a vibrant, growing city, and I look forward to working with our dedicated staff, elected officials, and residents to build on our momentum and strengthen our quality of life.”
Beyond his local responsibilities, Litteken has been recognized regionally and statewide for his professional leadership. He has served as president of the Southwestern Illinois City Management Association and as a board member of the Illinois City/County Management Association.
Litteken is one of only 65 International City-County Management Association Credentialed Managers in Illinois, reflecting his commitment to ethical leadership and professional excellence.
