John Schneiger has been the City Manager of Fruita, Colorado for almost five years. During his tenure, he has overseen projects like the Devils Canyon Science and Learning Center and improvements to parks, trails, and downtown Fruita. Schneiger aims to balance respect for Fruita's history with preparing the city for the future through economic development, planning, and partnerships with surrounding communities. One of his goals is preventing Fruita and other nearby cities from losing their individual identities as the region continues to grow.