• Deputy City Manager (2004-Present)
• Assistant City Manager (2002-2004)
• Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief (1999-2002)
• Fire Chief (1992-1999)
• Fire Captain (1988-1992)
• Other Fire Positions (1977-1988)

Education

• Master of Science in Public Administration Grand Canyon University - 2003
• National Fire Academy Emmitsburg, MD – 1998
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist Boston, MA - 1997
• Bachelor of Public Administration University of Houston -1988

Memberships/Associations

• Regional Director, Texas Fire Chiefs Assoc. (1997)
• Kiwanis Club of Baytown (1988-2005)
• BayCoast Medical Center Board of Trustees (1990-2001)
• GCCISD Capital Improvement Bond Steering Committee (1993-1994)
• Facilities Assessment Committee (1998-1999)
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (1988 – present)

Responsibilities

The Deputy City Manager reports to the City Manager. He manages capital improvement and infrastructure project development and implementation, along with day-to-day, Director-level oversight. The Deputy City Manager coordinates Emergency Management functions between various departments and serves as Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager.

Organizational Chart

The following departments report directly to the Deputy City Manager: Public Works, Engineering, Planning, Community Development, Building Services, Public Safety Communications, and Parks and Recreation. (view chart)