The City of Amarillo has added a new member to the team.

Anthony Spanel will be the new Environmental Health Director for the City of Amarillo.

Spanel, 32, is a native of Amarillo and began his career in Environmental Health in 2011 as an Environmental Health Specialist. 

He was responsible for conducting routine inspections in the Food Hygiene, On-Site Sewage, Recreational Water and Group Care programs.

“The opportunity to continue my career in a leadership capacity for a community that I love is amazing. I truly look forward to working with anyone who has interest in the programs we offer and needs help accomplishing their goals,” Spanel said. “I see nothing but great things in the future, and being a part of that is a true blessing.”