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City Manager Opportunity in Bridgeport, Texas
Bridgeport, Texas is seeking its next City Manager to lead a growing, full-service municipality with strong community momentum. Listen to Episode #90 of The Clear Voice featuring Mayor Susan Coffman and Councilmember Matt Van Hoose as they share what makes this $180,000 – $210,000 opportunity unique.
Now Hiring: Visit McKinney Executive Director
The City of McKinney, Texas is seeking an experienced destination marketing leader to serve as the next Executive Director of Visit McKinney ($120,527 – $174,769). Lead regional tourism, major venue developments, and strategic destination marketing in one of North Texas’ fastest-growing communities.
Lubbock Director of Utilities: Leading a Growing Utility System
In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom speaks with Lubbock Assistant City Manager Erik Rejino about the City’s search for its next Director of Utilities. Discover details on leading a 170-person department, managing $100M+ in capital investment projects.
Messer Fort Is Growing: Four Attorney Opportunities Across Texas
Messer Fort is growing, and that growth is creating four attorney opportunities across Texas. Hear directly from the firm's leadership about the work, culture, career paths, and what candidates should know before applying.
From Military Leadership to Montana’s Capital
In this episode of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Alana Lake, City Manager of Helena, Montana. She shares how her extensive military background in counterintelligence translated into municipal leadership, the distinction between rank and trust, and why leading doesn't mean knowing everything.
Before It Breaks: How Leaders Build and Repair Trust
In Episode #85 of The Clear Voice, Dr. Gearl Loden breaks down how leaders can spot trust drift, apply the 72-hour repair protocol, and build lasting organizational trust using the Seven Pillars Framework.
Leading Through Change with Dee Maddox
In Episode #84 of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Dee Maddox—founder of DMX Consulting and former NASA human capital leader—to discuss guiding teams through major organizational shifts. Discover practical strategies for managing change, breaking down departmental silos, adapting to new technology, and using the DEED Framework to build a resilient workforce.
Sansom Park, Texas Police Chief Recruitment: Inside the Opportunity
Explore the Sansom Park, Texas Police Chief recruitment with key insights from Mayor Jim Barnett and Interim Chief James Groom. Learn about the department’s TPCA accreditation, culture, and long-term public safety goals just minutes from Fort Worth.
Put Your Mask On First: Wellness Starts at the Top
In this episode of The Clear Voice, Memphis International Airport Police Chief Dr. Wes Blair joins host James Groom to discuss the unique dynamics of airport law enforcement, authentic leadership, and why first responder wellness must start at the top.
Frisco, Texas Fire Chief PositionCast™
The City of Frisco, Texas, is recruiting for its next Fire Chief. Episode #81 of The Clear Voice PositionCast™ features City leadership sharing an inside look at this high-performing ISO Class 1 department and what they are seeking in their next fire service leader.
Better Leadership Starts with Better Followers
Effective organizations need more than good leaders. They need active, critical thinkers at every level. In Episode 80 of The Clear Voice, Rick Chambers joins James Groom to explore how strong followership, managing up, and constructive challenge drive team and leadership success.
Denison, Texas Director of Development Services PositionCast™
In Episode #79 of The Clear Voice, Interim City Manager Renee’ Waggoner joins James Groom to discuss Denison’s search for its next Director of Development Services. Discover how this leader will guide massive regional growth, including the 3,200-acre Preston Harbor development, while preserving Denison’s historic charm.
Rowlett, Texas City Manager PositionCast™
In Episode #78 of The Clear Voice, Rowlett Mayor Jeff Winget joins Host James Groom and lead recruiter Michael Boese to discuss the search for Rowlett's next City Manager. Explore the city’s vision, major funded capital projects, culture priorities, and application details for this $285,000–$315,000 executive role.
Plano Grace: Protecting a Community Through Crisis
Retired Plano Police Sergeant Aubrey D. Paul joins The Clear Voice to discuss his memoir, Plano Grace, and how Plano navigated a severe heroin crisis in the 1990s. Discover vital lessons for municipal leaders on cross-departmental collaboration, public transparency, dignity in accountability, and effective crisis intervention.
Next Meters Is Making Smart Water Beautifully Simple
In Episode 76 of The Clear Voice, Ben Jarrett of Next Meters USA joins James Groom to discuss how smart water meters help municipal utilities detect leaks faster, save staff time, and make water management beautifully simple.
Modern Infrastructure Mapping with Birkhoff, Hendricks, and Carter
Municipal infrastructure is evolving rapidly. In Episode 75 of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with Craig Kerkhoff, PE, and Dr. Robert Hendricks of Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter (BHC) to discuss how LiDAR, drone-based mapping, digital twins, and AI are giving cities faster, safer, and more accurate tools for infrastructure planning.
Getting to the Point with Justin Atherton
Strong leadership starts with clear communication, but many leaders mistake using more words for providing more clarity. In Episode #74 of The Clear Voice, host James Groom sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Justin Atherton to discuss why getting to the point is a leadership obligation, how to regulate emotions under pressure, and how to ask better questions that drive organizational success.
Chief of Police Recruitment in Pampa, Texas PositionCast™
Clear Career Professionals highlights the Chief of Police recruitment in Pampa, Texas, featuring an inside look from City Manager Shane Stokes and Assistant City Manager Dustin Miller on the community's unique culture, department strengths, and the servant leader they are seeking to attract.
City Manager | Denison, Texas PositionCast™
Denison, Texas is searching for its next City Manager to guide a dynamic, growing North Texas community. Discover how this premier executive role balances historic small-town character with massive development momentum like the 3,100-acre Preston Harbor project.
HR Serves the People Who Serve the Community
In this episode of The Clear Voice, James Groom sits down with Matt Wright, Human Resources Director for the City of Buda, Texas. Discover why organizational culture matters as much as compensation, how to spot employee disengagement early, and how internal fairness drives better community service.
