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Episode 4.12 : The Influence of Universities Apr 14, 2026

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On this episode we hear from two past presidents of TCMA involved in higher education. They share how Texas universities have partnered and had an impact on the city management profession.

GUESTS:

Mark McDaniel, TCMA Past President; Senior Vice President of Executive Recruitment, Strategic Government Resources

James Thurmond, TCMA Past President; Professor of Practice - Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston

To learn more about the TCMA Intercollegiate Bowl, visit our website!

Episode 04:11 - A Family Affair Feb 26, 2026

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TCMA’s centennial celebration continues by highlighting the generations who helped shape it. This episode shines a light on the family connections that have strengthened the organization for 100 years.

GUESTS:

Henry Hill, retired Deputy City Manager, City of Frisco

Lauren Rose, Assistant City Manager, City of Sachse

Gabe Reaume, City Manager, City of Saginaw

Cori Reaume, Director of Planning, North Richland Hills.

Episode 04.10 The History of City Management: Relationships Jan 06, 2026

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As TCMA continues celebrating 100 years, relationships have been foundational to the success of the association and careers of its members. In this episode, TCMA members share how the relationships they have formed have had a lasting impacting personally and professionally.

GUESTS:

Paulette Hartman, City Manager, City of North Richland Hills

Mark Israelson, City Manager, City of Plano

David Morgan, City Manager, City of Georgetown

Gina Nash, City Manager, City of Sachse

Episode 4.09 The History of City Management: Growth of the Profession Nov 04, 2025

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In this episode we talk with Rickey Childers and Karen Daly about their experiences as pioneers in the city management profession, and their reflections on how the profession has evolved and embraced its diversity.

GUESTS:

Rickey Childers, TCMA Distinguished Member and TML Risk Pool Trustee

Karen Daly, TCMA Life Member and Executive Director of the Texas Women's Leadership Institute

Episode 04.08: The History of TCMA Ethics Sep 08, 2025

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Much of TCMA's rich history centers around its emphasis on the Code of Ethics. TCMA Ethics Committee Chair, Matt Mueller, and Life Member Nick Finan share how the TCMA's Code of Ethics has played an important part in the culture and ethos of the Association.

GUESTS:

Nick Finan, Life Member, TCMA

Matt Mueller, Ethics Committee Chair and Town Manager, Town of Little Elm

Episode 04.07 The History of City Management: Why it Works Jul 14, 2025

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As TCMA begins its 100-Year Celebration Series, key professionals will share how the association has impacted the profession and left a lasting heritage. In the first of the series, Dan Johnson, former city manager, TCMA past president, and distinguished member will share the history of TCMA and why the council-manager form of government works.

GUEST:

Dan Johnson, TCMA Distinguished Member

04.06: Community Engagement, Part 2 May 19, 2025

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In the conclusion of a two-part series, we'll learn about the importance of community engagement and talk with three city managers and an elected official about how and why to have meaningful conversations with your community.

GUESTS:

David Bristol, Mayor, Town of Prosper

Mario Canizares, Town Manager, Town of Prosper

Ryan Henderson, City Manager, City of Anna

Don Magner, City Manager, City of Richardson

Episode 04.05: Community Engagement, Part 1 May 05, 2025

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In part one of a two-part series, we'll learn about the importance of community engagement, talk with three city managers and an elected official about how and why to have meaningful conversations with your community.

GUESTS:

David Bristol, Mayor, Town of Prosper

Mario Canizares, Town Manager, Town of Prosper

Ryan Henderson, City Manager, City of Anna

Don Magner, City Manager, City of Richardson

Episode 04.04 Learning from Our Peers: The Importance of Peer Mentoring Apr 21, 2025

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In this episode we talk about the effectiveness and importance of peer mentorship.

GUESTS:

Ben Williamson, City Manager, Farmer’s Branch

James Hartshorn, Deputy City Manager, City of Pflugerville

PEER MENTORSHIP RESOURCES:

TCMA Senior Advisor Program

ICMA Career Compass

Episode 4.03: The Aftermath of a Cyberattack Mar 03, 2025

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Municipalities are not immune to cyber attacks. So what do cities do when one occurs and how do they move forward to ensure that it doesn’t happen again? On this episode we talk with leaders in two cities who have been victims of a cyberattack and how they recovered.

GUESTS:

Mike Land, City Manager, City of Coppell

David Esquivel, City Manager, City of Tomball

Jessica Rogers, Assistant City Manager, City of Tomball

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