Clear Career Professionals Congratulates Reneé Waggoner on Appointment as Denison City Manager

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Clear Career Professionals congratulates Reneé Waggoner on her appointment as the City Manager for the City of Denison, Texas.

Clear was proud to partner with the Denison City Council on the nationwide recruitment for its next City Manager. The search launched in May 2026 and drew 50 candidates from across the country, giving the Council a strong field of experienced municipal leaders to consider.

Following the comprehensive recruitment and selection process, the Council selected Waggoner, who brings nearly 25 years of service to the City of Denison.

Waggoner joined the City in 2002 and has served in a number of increasingly responsible roles, including Utility Account Manager, Internal Auditor, Accounting Supervisor, Assistant Director of Finance, Director of Finance, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services, and Assistant City Manager. She was named Interim City Manager in May 2026.

Her appointment reflects both the depth of the candidate pool developed through the search and the significant experience and institutional knowledge she brings to the organization.

Clear Career Professionals appreciates the opportunity to work alongside the Denison City Council throughout this important recruitment and congratulates Reneé Waggoner, the City Council, City staff, and the Denison community on the successful completion of the search.

We look forward to watching Denison's continued success under her leadership.

The Clear Way to Executive Recruitment

Clear Career Professionals provides executive recruitment for local governments and public-sector organizations, with an approach built around clear communication, thoughtful outreach, candidate experience, and a recruitment process tailored to each community.

Learn more about The Clear Way and our executive recruitment services:
https://clearcareerpro.com/recruiting

Clear also uses PositionCast™ to help communities go beyond the traditional job posting and recruitment brochure. Through conversations with organizational leaders, PositionCast™ gives prospective candidates a better understanding of the opportunity, community, priorities, and leadership expectations before they enter the process.

Learn more about PositionCast™:
https://clearcareerpro.com/positioncast

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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