City of Heath Hires Steve Alexander as New City Manager/CEO

The Heath City Council has hired Steve Alexander as the new City Manager/CEO following an extensive national search facilitated by SGR, a human resources consulting firm specializing in the public sector.

Mr. Alexander brings 31 years of municipal management and financial experience, including most recently serving as Assistant Town Administrator of the Town of Highland Park, Texas, where he has been employed for the past 11 and one-half years.

Mr. Alexander has also served as City Manager for the Cities of Greenville and Copperas Cove and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).

“We begin an exciting new chapter for the City of Heath as we welcome Steve Alexander to the Heath family,” said Mayor Jeremiah McClure. “We had many excellent candidates, but Steve rose to the top as a perfect fit for our community.”

“His experience, strategic approach and fresh perspective will be invaluable as we all work together to build a strong, sustainable, premier future for Heath,” said Mayor McClure.

“My family and I have always had an appreciation for the Heath community and its focus on quality of life,” said Mr. Alexander. “Our children graduated from Rockwall-Heath High School, and we frequently access Lake Ray Hubbard via Terry Park. We look forward to moving to Heath.”

“Becoming City Manager provides an exciting opportunity to work with Mayor McClure, the City Council, City staff, boards and commissions, citizens and other stakeholders to further Heath’s legacy as a premier, outdoor lifestyle community,” he said.

In every professional endeavor, Mr. Alexander has demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and a highly proactive approach in team building, motivation of employees and obtaining cooperation from others, while dealing with elevated levels of stress and the pressure of managing multiple critical projects simultaneously.

“Gaining a clear understanding of the goals and expectations of the Mayor and City Council and the critical issues and challenges facing Heath such as our water resources, water infrastructure and road improvement projects are of paramount importance,” said Mr. Alexander.

“Meeting people serving on the boards and commissions, our governmental partners and our citizens, developing a rapport with City staff, and ensuring continued progress on current projects such as the construction of public safety facilities, the Comprehensive Plan update and preparation of the annual budget and long-term financial plan are equally important,” he said. “A focus on communication, transparency and customer service will also be top priorities.”

Mr. Alexander began his municipal government career as a Management & Budget Analyst with the City of Killeen, where he rose to Assistant Director of Finance. His next step was Director of Finance for the City of Copperas Cove, where he was promoted to City Manager.

Throughout his career, Mr. Alexander made a proven, positive impact through his strategic direction of financial planning, capital improvement programs including water infrastructure, customer service and efficiency, land use and Comprehensive Plans, and quality of life projects.

Mr. Alexander’s education includes a Master of Business Administration from Tarleton State University; a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of Central Texas, Killeen; and an Associates of Arts in Business Administration from Central Texas College.

He passed his CPA exam on the first attempt and has consistently received the Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the cities he has served.

Always an active member of these communities, Mr. Alexander was Chairman of the Boy Scouts of America, Tawakonie District; treasurer of the Greenville Noon Rotary Club; and a graduate of Leadership Greenville/Hunt County, Copperas Cove and Killeen.

He is a member of International City/County Management Association, Texas City Management Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Alexander and his wife of 34 years, Tricia, live in Rockwall and have three adult children. When not working, he enjoys time with his family, boating, bicycling, working in the yard and music.

Mr. Alexander will begin serving as City Manager of Heath on June 20.