Coming Soon: City Administrator Recruitment in Anahuac, Texas

Clear Career Professionals is preparing to launch the recruitment for Anahuac’s next City Administrator.

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Gulf Coast character. A community with a story to tell.

Known as the “Alligator Capital of Texas,” Anahuac brings together Gulf Coast outdoor life and a distinctive place in Texas history. Set in Chambers County along the Trinity River, with Lake Anahuac and Trinity Bay nearby, the community offers freshwater and saltwater fishing, boating, and birdwatching.

The city’s tourism guide highlights Fort Anahuac Park, the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas Gatorfest, and local historical attractions. The Chambers County Historical Museum and Thomas Jefferson Chambers’ home on the Courthouse Square add to the area’s story. Together, these places give candidates a starting point for exploring the community beyond a job description.

Anahuac’s next City Administrator will have an opportunity to build strong relationships, support the City’s team, and help guide the community’s future.

The Clear Way

A successful recruitment starts with understanding the community and the people who serve it. Clear believes candidates deserve a meaningful picture of the organization, its priorities, and the opportunity so they can consider whether the fit is right for them.

Our executive recruiting approach emphasizes preparation, thoughtful outreach, transparency, and communication. Across our recruitment work, that includes regular candidate updates and a commitment to treating applicants with respect. The way a recruitment is conducted reflects on the community itself. We look forward to sharing Anahuac’s story and helping candidates explore the opportunity as the recruitment takes shape.

Lead Recruiter: Brad Stafford

Brad Stafford, Senior Vice President of Clear Career Professionals, is leading the Anahuac recruitment. His more than 30 years in municipal leadership include serving Navasota, Sundown and Morton. A former Texas City Management Association President and 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Brad brings firsthand experience with infrastructure, economic development and community relationships to helping Anahuac find the right leader.

Recruitment Launching Soon

Full position details and application instructions are coming soon. Follow Clear Career Professionals on LinkedIn for the announcement, and visit Clear News for updates.

James Groom

James Groom works at the intersection of local government leadership, executive recruitment, and modern civic communication. James enjoyed a distinguished 25-year career in public service and municipal public safety, culminating in serving six years as the Chief of Police of the City of Venus, Texas. James has shifted his focus to helping public organizations find the right leaders and tell their stories more effectively.

Currently serving as Vice President with Clear Career Professionals, James supports executive recruitment efforts nationwide. He is also the Host and Producer of The Clear Voice, a show dedicated to the people and challenges shaping local government. His work blends business development with media-driven recruitment, translating complex organizational cultures into compelling narratives that attract high-quality talent.

At his core, James is a problem solver who believes that transparency and leadership development are the keys to building trust in local government.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrgroom/
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