WARREN, Ohio - The city of Warren has a newly appointed safety service director.

Mayor Doug Frankin announced that longtime council member Eddie Colbert will take office in January.

Colbert told 21 News that he is excited about taking on the task and will continue to meet with department heads to get a better understanding of what he needs to do to move Warren forward.

"At the end of the day, we are a service provider, and I see it as my job to help them have the tools and direction to move this city forward," said Colbert.

Colbert will resign from his current job at the Coca-Cola Company to become the Safety Service Director.

He will take office on January 13th.