City Manager's Office

The daily business of City operations is the responsibility of the City Manager, the city's Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The City Manager prepares recommendations and implements the policy direction approved by the Mayor and City Council.

The City Manager is responsible for the administration of City services by exercising effective leadership and management of the City. Assisting the City Manager in these duties, are the City's Deputy City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

City Manager Theo Melancon was appointed by the City Council on July 3, 2017. He is an energetic and experienced leader who has implemented innovative solutions for municipal and public administrative programs.

Theo received his Juris Doctor/Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law Degree from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center and his Master's in Public Administration from Louisiana State University. He also holds a Batchelor's degree in History from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Theo is a member of the Texas City Management Association, where he serves on the organization's Ethics Committee and the International City/County Management Association.

Deputy City Manager (Public Safety) Robert Vine also serves as the City's Police Chief. A veteran police officer, Chief Vine has over 22 years of law enforcement and public safety experience.

Rob holds a Batchelor's degree from Ambassador University and is a graduate of the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. He holds a Master Peace Officer License and is a certified Forensic Hypnotist and Hostage/Crisis Negotiator. He is a member of the Texas Police Chief's Association and a Rotarian.

Assistant City Manager (Finance/Administration) Rudy Zepeda has served as the City's Finance Director since 2014 and has over 22 years of experience in finance.

Rudy holds a Batchelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona. He is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association.

Assistant City Manager (Planning) Kimberly Judge has served as the City's Development and Planning Director since 2014 and has over 28 years of experience in Planning and Development Services.

Kimberly holds a Batchelor of Science degree from the Prarie View A&M University.