Michelle Thames
Assistant City Manager
Administrative Services
City of Richardson
Michelle Thames has been a member of the Richardson staff since 1991 and now serves as Assistant City Manager - Administrative Services. Thames has administrative responsibilities for the City's Human Resources Department, Public Library, Information Services Department, Budget Office, Franchise and Regulatory Affairs Office, Citizens Information Services, and Citizens Information Television. Thames also oversees the new operation of the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations which is now under construction in the Galatyn Park Urban Center. Thames also works closely within the community's arts organizations, and serves as the staff liaison to the City's Arts Commission.
Thames joined the City as a Management Intern and was later hired as an Administrative Assistant, then was promoted to Assistant to the City Manager before taking on her current role. Thames earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Midwestern State University and holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a past President of the Urban Management Assistants of North Texas, and has also served as Treasurer and Vice President of that organization. Thames also is a member of the North Texas City Management Association, Texas City Management Association, and the International City/County Management Association. She is a member of Altrusa International of Richardson, Junior League of Richardson, and is on the Advisory Board of the Richardson Convention and Visitors Bureau. She is a graduate of Leadership Richardson Class X and the Richardson Citizens Police Academy.
Michelle Thames' contact information:
City of Richardson
City Manager's Office
411 W Arapaho Rd
Richardson, Texas 75080
972/744-4210
thamesm@cor.gov
www.cor.net
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