City Manager Tommy Ludwig

Service History

Tommy Ludwig was appointed City Manager in July 2023. 

His public administration career includes: 

• Interim City Manager for the City of Burleson (May - July 2023)
• Deputy City Manager for the City of Burleson (2021-2023)
• Assistant City Manager for the City of Waxahachie (2017-2021)
• Development Services Administrator Sustainable Development for the City of Dallas (2016-2017) 
• Process Improvement Team Manager for the City of Dallas (2015 - 2016)
• Equipment and Building Services Manager for the City of Dallas (2011-2015)
• Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Dallas (2009-2011)
• Management Development Associate for the City of Dallas (2008-2009)

Responsibilities

• Development Services (includes Planning & Zoning, Building Permits & Inspections)
• Human Resources
• Information Technology 
• Neighborhood Services  (includes animal services, code compliance and environmental services) 
• Parks and Recreation (includes BRiCk, Hidden Creek Golf Course, cemetery and special events) 
• Public Works (includes trash and recycling, streets, water and wastewater)

Education

• Master of Science, Political Science from the University of North Texas
• Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Tyler

Certifications

• Certified Public Manager
• Green Belt Certification, Lean Six Sigma