Roberto Baez Selected as Los Fresnos City Manager

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Written By James Groom

Clear Career Professionals congratulates Roberto Baez

Throughout the recruitment process, Los Fresnos sought an experienced and approachable leader who could build strong relationships with the City Council, employees, residents, and regional partners. The City placed particular importance on collaboration, transparent communication, financial stewardship, community involvement, and a servant-leadership approach.

Baez brings municipal experience from the City of Brownsville, where he has served in roles involving strategic initiatives, organizational change, innovation, and financial analysis. He holds an MBA and is a Certified Public Manager. His experience and leadership approach position him well to support the City’s staff, build upon its recent progress, and help guide Los Fresnos through continued growth.

Clear was proud to partner with the City throughout its City Manager recruitment and introduce prospective candidates to the community through a dedicated PositionCast™ episode.

We congratulate Roberto and wish him, the City Council, staff, and the entire Los Fresnos community continued success in this new chapter.

Organizations seeking their next leader can learn more about Clear’s executive recruitment services, while professionals can explore current career opportunities or discover Clear’s full range of public-sector services.

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.

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