#78 - Rowlett, Texas City Manager PositionCast™

The City of Rowlett, Texas is searching for its next City Manager. In this PositionCast™, Rowlett Mayor Jeff Winget joins James Groom, The Clear Voice host, and Michael Boese, President of Clear Career Professionals and lead recruiter for the search, for an in depth conversation about the community, the organization, and the leadership opportunity ahead. Rowlett is a community of nearly 70,000 residents on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The city is entering an important period of transition, with significant opportunities in economic development, organizational culture, infrastructure, capital projects, and community growth. Mayor Winget discusses the City Council’s priorities for the next City Manager, including rebuilding trust, strengthening communication, filling key leadership vacancies, developing a positive organizational culture, and moving major projects forward. He also explains why economic development will be critical to Rowlett’s future, including opportunities at Sapphire Bay and in the North Shore area. The conversation also explores several funded capital projects, including a new public safety building, animal shelter, and improvements to Herfurth Park. Throughout the episode, Mayor Winget emphasizes the importance of humility, honesty, empathy, communication, and a willingness to listen. The City is looking for a leader who wants to put down roots in Rowlett, build relationships with employees and residents, and help shape the community for years to come. The salary range is $285,000 to $315,000, with a competitive benefits package. Applications are open through August 28, 2026. Learn more about the City Manager opportunity and apply: https://clearcareerpro.com/clear-news/rowlett-texas-city-manager-job-posting 00:00 Introduction 03:04 Why This Moment Matters for Rowlett 07:12 Leadership, Council, and Community 11:30 Priorities for the Next City Manager 17:14 Economic Development and Rowlett’s Future 21:25 Capital Projects and Growth Opportunities 24:59 Organizational Culture and Rebuilding Trust 28:03 Living and Working in Rowlett 37:40 The Candidate Rowlett Is Looking For 41:21 Why Experienced City Managers Should Consider Rowlett 43:26 Salary, Benefits, and Recruitment Process 47:20 Final Message to Candidates The views and opinions expressed on The Clear Voice do not necessarily reflect those of Clear Career Professionals. The discussion of any company, product, or service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement. Connect With Clear Career Professionals Clear Career Professionals is a Texas based municipal executive search firm specializing in City Manager search services, municipal executive search, and local government leadership consulting for cities and counties across Texas and the United States. Clear works with communities to recruit City Managers, City Administrators, Assistant City Managers, Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Finance Directors, HR Directors, and other senior municipal leaders. In addition to executive search services, Clear provides local government leadership training, organizational assessments, executive coaching, interim leadership placements, and strategic consulting designed to strengthen city organizations and support effective public service leadership. Clear partners with city councils, county commissioners, and public sector leadership teams seeking experienced municipal professionals who can guide growing communities, manage complex organizations, and deliver strong public service outcomes.  Career Opportunities https://clearcareerpro.com/career-opportunities LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/company/clear-career-pro