Scarsdale's Assistant Village Manager Appointed Village Administrator for Irvington

Scarsdale’s Assistant Village Manager Charles Hessler has been selected to be the new Village Administrator of the Village of Irvington, effective October 18, 2025.

Hessler was selected after an extensive search and will be responsible for the daily operations of the Village and Village Departments, including oversight of 65 full-time employees and 70 part-time employees.

Hessler came to Scarsdale in April 2023 and had prior experience as the Confidential Secretary to the Village Manager of Ardsley and as a Senior Institutional Reporting Analyst, Pace University.

He received a Master of Public Administration, State and Local Management, from American University and a Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College. He is also President of the Westchester Municipal Administrators Association.

Commenting on his new role, Hessler explained, “Effective October 18, 2025, I will become the Village Administrator for the Village of Irvington, succeeding Larry Schopfer, who is retiring after a total of 33 years of service as both Village Clerk-Treasurer and Village Administrator.

Subject to the approval, direction, and control of the Board of Trustees, I will be responsible enforcing Village's local laws and codes in a fair and consistent manner. I will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Village and its departments, while working collaboratively with staff to ensure high-quality municipal services.

As Budget Officer, I will be responsible for preparing the annual operating and capital budgets, managing the procurement process, and making sure that spending stays within the approved budget. Part of the job includes reviewing and auditing vouchers and helping the Board stay informed about the Village's financial condition and future needs.

I'll keep the Board and Village staff updated on new laws and available grants from the county, state, and federal government. I will prepare resolutions, ordinances, and local laws in consultation with the Board of Trustees and department heads. Lastly, I will recommend actions and initiatives that promote the health, safety, and welfare of residents and/or improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Village operations.

Another key part of the role is making sure residents are informed about Village projects and services and responding to their questions and concerns quickly. I'll also take on other tasks as assigned by the Board of Trustees.”

Commenting on Hessler’s departure, Scarsdale Village Manager Alex Marshall said, “Although we will miss working with him, we are incredibly proud and excited for Assistant Manager Hessler to take this next step in his career. He has been a great asset to Scarsdale and I know he will excel in this new leadership role with the Village of Irvington. We are also fortunate that Assistant Village Manager Hessler will be with us until the end of the summer to help with the transition. I will be working closely with our Personnel Administrator to coordinate the next steps in filling this key role in my office.”