THE CEO INTERVIEW www.ceotodaymagazine.com 14 Tell us your story. I have a 30-yearmunicipal government careerworking for three differentmunicipalities in North Texas. I currently manage the following departments within the City of Saginaw TX: Economic Development, Community Development, Animal Services, Recreation Services (aquatics, special events, recreational programs and camps, adult athletics), Senior Adult Services, Beautification, Communications (website, marketing and advertising, social media, newsletters) and Janitorial Services. I also provide management and direction of over 70 full, part-time and seasonal staff. Tell us more about the community in Saginaw, Texas. Saginaw Texas is a thriving, diverse and emerging community of just under 25,000 residents located in north-western Tarrant County, one of the fastest growing locations in the United States. Saginaw’s strategic location, low tax rate, excellent school system and quality of life continue to garner national recognition and highlight the community as a premier business destination. The proximity to DFW International and Alliance Airports as well as Fort Worth Texas has greatly influenced economic conditions in Saginaw. Development and business activity is thriving as hundreds of businesses, including many major employers and national firms, now call our great community home. These include Wholly Guacamole, Trinity Rail Industries, CTI Foods, Miller Milling, Troxell Trailer Mfg., Gavilon Grain, Ardent Mills, Ventura Foods, Bana Box and more. Saginaw’s central location, proximity to major highways, and access to a workforce in excess of 1 million give us a significant competitive edge. The Saginaw area boasts an excellent school system, abundant housing, more than 100 acres of tranquil parks, lake recreation, and a variety of restaurants and retail shopping; all in proximity to world-class arts and entertainment venues in Dallas and Fort Worth. In addition to being easily accessible by car, train and plane, Saginaw also has one of the lowest property tax rates in Tarrant County at $0.479. We won the 2021 Texas
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