Scottsdale City Manager Greg Caton has officially appointed Jeff Walther as assistant city manager and Joe LeDuc as police chief.

Both have been serving in their respective interim roles since Jan. 27. Caton said the appointments as examples of Scottsdale’s strong internal talent and commitment to promoting from within, according to a press release.

“Both Jeff and Joe are deeply trusted leaders who have dedicated their careers to this community,” said Caton. “Their proven leadership and steadfast service made this decision an easy one. I have every confidence in their ability to continue moving Scottsdale forward.”

Chief Joe LeDuc brings more than 33 years of experience with the Scottsdale Police Department to his new role. He became a police officer in 1991 and served as a patrol officer, property crimes and homicide detective, and member of the DEA Task Force. He has risen through the ranks—supervising the Special Victims Unit, working in Internal Affairs, and leading two police districts and the municipal jail as a commander.

Promoted to Assistant Chief of Police in 2021, LeDuc has worked alongside Jeff Walther to shape the department’s strategic direction, while collaborating with city departments and regional partners.

Jeff Walther, who now joins the City Manager’s Office as a permanent assistant city manager, is a 30-year Scottsdale Police Department veteran who has served as police chief since 2020. He was recognized as Arizona’s

“Chief of the Year” in 2022 and recipient of the 2024 City of Scottsdale Bill Donaldson Award.

“These decisions reflect not only our trust in Jeff and Joe, but also the incredible bench strength we have across this organization,” said Caton in the release. “Scottsdale is in excellent hands.”