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Managers in Residence and Mentors
The MIR Manual breaks down everything there is to know about the Manager and Residence Program. In brief, the program is designed to bridge the gap between the college student and practitioner. The purpose of the program is to aide city managers and college professors in ushering the next generation of municipal leadership.
Mentors
City Managers of tomorrow are encouraged to have a mentor. Mentor can assist with career advise, help develop knowledge and skills, and serve as a valuable resource. Even though many mentoring opportunities happen organically, if you are seeking a mentor, those serving as Managers in Residence is a good place to begin. A list is provided for you to begin connecting today.
You can also get connected with the 1-1 Coaching program through ICMA.
Managers in Residence
University | Name, Title, City | |
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Sam Houston State | Brant Gary, Interim City Manager, Bellaire | Email Brant Gary |
St. Mary's University |
David Harris, City Administrator, Balcones Heights Mike Hornes, Assistant City Manager, Live Oak |
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Stephen F. Austin State University | David Moss, City Manager, Southside Place |
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Texas A&M University | Paul Virgadamo, City Administrator, Conroe Joey Dunn, Deputy City Manager, Bryan Neal Wendele, City Manager, Todd Mission |
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Texas Southern University | Vacant | Vacant |
Texas State University | James Earp, Assistant City Manager, Kyle Kenneth Williams, City Manager, Buda |
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Texas Tech University | Jeffrey Snyder, City Manager, Plainview Erik Rejino, City Manager, Levelland |
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University of Houston | Austin Bleess, City Manager, Jersey Village Julie Robinson, City Administrator, Spring Valley Village |
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University of Texas | Scott Sellers, City Manager, Kyle Brenda Eivens, City Manager, Cedar Park James Hartshorn, Assistant City Manager, Pflugerville |
Email Scott Sellers Email Brenda Eivens |
University of North Texas | John Cabrales, City Manager, Lake Dallas Drew Corn, Town Administrator, Northlake Ryan Adams, Deputy Director of Public Affairs/IGR, Denton |
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University of Texas - San Antonio | Kent Myers, City Manager, Fredericksburg |
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University of Texas- Arlington | Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager, Lancaster Ben Williamson, Assistant City Manager, Farmers Branch |
Email Opal Mauldin-Jones Email Ben Williamson |
University of Texas - Dallas | Julie Couch, Town Manager, Fairview |
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University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley | Jeff Johnston, Assistant City Manager, McAllen Michelle Rivera, Assistant City Manager, McAllen |
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University of Texas - Tyler | Ed Broussard, City Manager, Tyler Josh Selleck, City Manager, Kilgore |
University Representatives
University | Name, Title | |
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Sam Houston State | Mike Yawn, Clinical Professor | Email Mike Yawn |
St. Mary's University | Alex Briseno, Professor of Public Service in Residence | Email Alex Briseno |
Stephen F. Austin State University | Dr. Cindy L. Davis, Master of Public Administration Program Director | Email Dr. Cindy L. Davis |
Texas A&M University | Dr. Robert Greer, Assistant Professor of Public Budgeting and Finance Dr. Justin Bullock, Assistant ProfessorMike Cochran, Assistant Director - Career & Student Services |
Email Dr. Robert Greer |
Texas Southern University | Dr. Michael Adams, Interim Chair of Political Science/Professor PH.D. |
Email Dr. Michael Adams |
Texas State University | Nandhini Rangararjan, Director, MPA Program | Email Thomas Longoria |
Texas Tech University | Dr. Nathaniel S. Wright, Director, MPA Program |
Email Dr. Wright |
University of Houston | James Thurmond, Director, MPA Program |
Email James Thurmond |
University of Texas | Don Kettl, Sid Richardson Professor | Email Don Kettl |
University of North Texas | Dr. Brian Collins, Associate Professor and Department Chair |
Email Dr. Brian Collins |
University of Texas - San Antonio | Dr. Francine Romero, Department Chair Gina Amatangelo, Lecturer |
Email Dr. Romero |
University of Texas - Arlington | Dr. David Coursey, Director – Public Administration, Associate Professor |
Email Dr. David Coursey |
University of Texas - Dallas | Dr. John McCaskill, Clinical Professor |
Email Dr. John McCaskill |
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley | John Milford, Graduate Professional Practitioner Lecturer |
Email John Milford |
University of Texas - Tyler | Dr. Ken Wink, Associate Professor of Public Administration |
Email Dr. Ken Wink |