Tom Joyce has been named City Manager for the City of Minot.
Since 2021, Joyce has served as the Deputy to the Garrison Commander at the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Co. In that position, Joyce was responsible for directing administrative, technical, and professional services supporting a population of more than 73,000 at a large, multi-mission military installation.
Joyce’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts in American Government from the University of Virginia in 1986, a Master of Science from Purdue University in 1991, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air Command and Staff College in 2000, and a Master of Strategic Studies from Air War College in 2005.
Joyce began his duties in Minot on as Assistant City Manager on Jan. 15, 2024. Joyce began the role of Interim City Manager on Aug. 19, 2025 and earned the title of City Manager officially at the Minot City Council meeting on October 6, 2025.