Gov Business Review Magazine

Gov Business Review: Awards Ranking

Gov Business Review is honored to present the Top 10 City Managers - 2026, recognizing visionary leaders driving efficient, responsive, and innovative local governance. These managers excel in public administration, community engagement, and operational excellence—shaping smarter, more sustainable cities that meet the evolving needs of residents while fostering transparency, resilience, and growth.   

Top 10 City Managers - 2026

Eric C. Williams

City Manager,City of Inverness

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.Read More

William Tanks

City Manager, City Of Mableton

William Tanks, City Manager of Mableton, brings over three decades of public service leadership. A U.S. Navy veteran and former Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, Tanks has led large-scale public systems, served in senior county and city executive roles, and now oversees the foundational growth of Mableton as its first City Manager.Read More

Elizabeth Chamberlain

City Manager, City Of Walla Walla

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...Read More

Enrico Villegas

City Manager, City Of Hutchinson, Kansas

Enrico Villegas brings a strong foundation in public administration shaped by hands-on municipal experience, academic preparation, and a people-focused leadership style. His background spans technical roles in engineering support, project inspection, and program coordination, allowing him to understand how community services operate at the ground level.Read More