Top 10 City Managers - 2026

Eric C. Williams serves as City Manager for the City of Inverness in Central Florida. With more than two decades in public administration, he has worked across planning, GIS, emergency response, and long-range government operations.

David C. Roberts, Jr., brings a lifetime of service and leadership to his role as City Manager of Carson. A former non-commissioned officer in the United States Army at the rank of Sergeant, he has built extensive experience across federal, private and public sectors.

Elizabeth Chamberlain has spent more than two decades shaping communities through thoughtful planning, collaborative leadership and a deep commitment to public service. Known for her steady pragmatism and people centered approach, she now serves as City Manager of Walla Walla, overseeing essential services while guiding the city through growth, preservation and innovation.

Don Magner is the City Manager of Richardson, Texas, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, financial management, strategic planning, infrastructure development, and policy implementation across all city departments. With nearly three decades of public sector experience, he has led neighborhood revitalization, economic development, organizational modernization, and long-term community planning initiatives throughout Richardson.

Rolin McPhee is the City Manager of Longview, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, public infrastructure, budgeting, strategic planning, and department leadership across the city government. A licensed professional engineer, he brings more than two decades of public sector experience spanning utilities, public works, and executive administration, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, community development, and long-term civic planning.

Helen Ramirez is the City Manager for the City of Brownsville, overseeing municipal operations, economic development, infrastructure planning, and organizational leadership. With more than 20 years of experience in urban planning and public administration, she has led redevelopment initiatives, transportation planning, and strategic growth programs while driving operational efficiency and long-term community development.

Raymond C. Lee III is a municipal executive and public administration leader with extensive experience in city management, infrastructure operations, and strategic planning. As former City Manager of Greeley, Colorado, he oversaw municipal operations, budgeting, economic development, and community growth initiatives while leading large-scale organizational and public service transformation efforts.

Douglas J. Hewett is the City Manager of Fayetteville, North Carolina, responsible for overseeing municipal operations, budgeting, strategic planning, public safety administration, and citywide development initiatives. With more than two decades of local government experience across North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida, he has led organizational modernization, infrastructure planning, and performance-driven public service initiatives.

Zach Walker is a municipal executive and ICMA-Credentialed Manager with extensive experience in city administration, budgeting, strategic planning, and economic development. As former City Manager of Independence, Missouri, he led major infrastructure, tourism, housing, and redevelopment initiatives while overseeing municipal operations, organizational modernization, and long-term community growth across a full-service city government.

Benjamin W. Gunderson is a public administrator with extensive experience in municipal governance, operations and community development. At the City of Milford, Ohio, he oversees city operations, guiding development initiatives and working with elected officials to advance community priorities.