Council Finalizes Appointment Following Bodem’s Resignation
Apple Valley, California (High Desert News Online) — The Apple Valley Town Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Guy Eisenbrey as the town’s next manager, with his official start date set for April 1. Eisenbrey has been serving in an interim capacity since March 10, following the resignation of Town Manager Todd Bodem after three months on the job.
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Eisenbrey becomes Apple Valley’s sixth town manager since the community was incorporated in 1988. His appointment marks another administrative shift for the High Desert town, which has seen several leadership transitions in recent years. Bodem, who assumed the role after longtime manager Doug Robertson retired, stepped down earlier this month to attend to personal matters.
The council’s approval on Tuesday included formal adoption of Eisenbrey’s five-year employment agreement. The contract provides a base monthly salary of $24,167, along with retirement and health benefits comparable to other full-time town employees. Additional provisions include a $700 monthly automobile allowance and a severance arrangement beginning at six months’ base salary for termination without cause, increasing over time based on length of service.
Eisenbrey, who has worked with the Town of Apple Valley for more than eight years, advanced through several key administrative roles before assuming interim leadership earlier this month. He began in 2018 as code enforcement manager, later serving as assistant director of community enhancement and director of municipal services. In February 2026, he was promoted to assistant town manager.
Town officials credit Eisenbrey with contributing to several major initiatives, including improvements to municipal services and internal operations. Prior to his tenure in Apple Valley, he worked 12 years for the City of Victorville—first as a senior code enforcement officer and later as enforcement manager, overseeing both code enforcement and animal control functions.
Eisenbrey holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Azusa Pacific University and a master’s degree in management and leadership from Western Governors University.
