Friday, April 19, 2024
Scott Albert is expected to begin his role as Gatesville's new city manager on May 10 after accepting an offer for the position from Mayor Gary Chumley.
The Gatesville City Council approved the contract during a meeting on April 11.
Albert is currently the Hondo city manager. Hondo is about 40 miles west of downtown San Antonio.
"He has accepted the offer and gave notice to the Hondo City Council," Chumley said.
Acting City Manager Bill Parry said he received positive feedback about Albert from department heads working for the city of Hondo.
During a meet and greet session for four finalists for the city manager position in March, Albert said Gatesville's central location is what initially attracted him to the position.
"The location works out for me personally, and I see a lot of positive things about Gatesville," he said. "I think it's a great fit with my background in economic development."
Albert said he is looking forward to "getting to know the community, the civic organizations, the different leaders and listening to staff on areas to work on. Bill (Parry) has done a wonderful job and I want to continue that. There's always room for improvement in moving Gatesville forward for the future."
Albert's ties in working with the military is also something he sees as a positive considering Gatesville's proximity to major military installations, including Fort Hood (which will officially become Fort Cavazos on May 9 — the day before Albert is scheduled to start) and North Fort Hood — which will be called North Post as part of the name changes.
Albert has been Hondo city manager since March 2021 and has more than 20 years experience in local government. He worked as a management assistant in Plano, and has had city manager jobs in Fairview, Celina and Angleton — all in Texas.
Albert earned his bachelor’s degree in public administration and a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas.
