City Manager's Office

The City Manager is responsible for the implementation of Council policies and priorities. The City Manager’s Office provides leadership and direction to all departments of the City, coordinates the official business of the City Council, submits and administers the annual budget and capital improvement programs, and acts as liaisons among the City Council, citizens, and the City organization.

City Manager: Todd Hileman
- Office (940) 349-8307 Fax (940) 349-8596
- Todd.Hileman@cityofdenton.com
Todd Hileman was appointed City Manager of Denton in November 2016. Hileman previously served as Village Manager of Glenview, IL, a north Chicago suburban community with a population of nearly 50,000, since 2004. Hileman has led a transformation of business practices in Glenview to emphasize efficiency, customer service, and innovation. In previous assignments, he served as City Manager and Assistant City Manager of Avondale, AZ, from 2000 to 2004 and as City Administrator for the cities of Delavan, WI and Vandalia, MO. His local government experience spans 24 years.

Hileman holds a Bachelor of Science degree Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University and a Master of Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. He received the City Manager of the Year award from the Illinois Assistant Municipal Management Association (IAMMA), and the Village of Glenview received the Community Partnership Award from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). He regularly speaks on change management and alternative service delivery in local government to ICMA, IAMMA, and other audiences.
Deputy City Manager: Sara Hensley
- Office (940) 349-8224 Fax (940) 349-8596
- Sara.Hensley@cityofdenton.com
Sara Hensley joined the City of Denton in May 2019 as the Assistant City Manager and was promoted to Deputy City Manager in July 2020. Hensley brings with her more than 23 years of public service and leadership experience to the position. Hensley most recently served as the Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Austin and served as Interim Assistant City Manager for two years. She led large-scale teams in multiple program and service areas and operations, served as the executive lead for several citywide cross-departmental efforts, and had frequent interaction with elected officials, community stakeholders, and residents.

Hensley holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education from the University of Arkansas and is a graduate of the Executive Development Program at Indiana University. Prior to her recent roles with the City of Austin, Sara was the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Phoenix, Arizona; Director of Neighborhood Services, Animal Services and Parks and Recreation for the City of San Jose, California; and the Director of Parks and Recreation for City of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Assistant City Manager/CFO: David Gaines
- Office (940) 349-8260 Fax (940) 349-8596
- David.Gaines@cityofdenton.com
David Gaines was promoted to the role of Assistant City Manager in July 2020. Gaines was previously the City’s Finance Director and brings more than 12 years of municipal experience to the position. Prior to joining the City, Gaines was the Deputy Director of Finance with the City of Dublin, Ohio. Gaines began his career with the City of Carrollton and has worked for the City of Grand Prairie, City of Celina, and Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District. Gaines has led many large projects, fostered a culture of collaboration, and prioritized transparency and accountability throughout his career.

Gaines received both a Bachelor’s in Economics and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of North Texas.
Leadership Team

Antonio Puente, Jr., Executive Manager of Utilities (940) 349-7283
Antonio.Puente@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Scott McDonald, Director of Development Services (940) 349-8539
Scott.McDonald@cityofdenton.com, 215 W. Hickory St. Denton, TX 76201

Jessica Rogers, Director of Economic Development (940) 349-7531
Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Rebecca Diviney, Director of Capital Projects, City Engineer (940) 349-8461
Rebecca.Diviney@cityofdenton.com, 901-A Texas St. Denton, TX 76209

Kenneth Hedges, Fire Chief (940) 349-8832
Kenneth.Hedges@cityofdenton.com, 332 E. Hickory St. Denton, TX 76201

C. Tyler Atkinson, Municipal Court Judge (940) 349-8140
Tyler.Atkinson@cityofdenton.com, 601 E. Hickory St. Denton, TX 76205

Jennifer Bekker, Director of Libraries (940) 349-8776
Jennifer.Bekker@cityofdenton.com, 502 Oakland St. Denton, TX 76201

Gary Packan, Director of Parks & Recreation (940) 349-7469
Gary.Packan@cityofdenton.com, 601 E. Hickory St. Denton, TX 76205

Frank Dixon, Police Chief (940) 349-7925
Frank.Dixon@cityofdenton.com, 601 E. Hickory St. Denton, TX 76205

Leisha Meine, Chief Technology Officer
Leisha.Meine@cityofdenton.com, 601 E. Hickory St Denton, TX 76205

Ethan Cox, General Manager of Public Works (940) 349-8044
Ethan.Cox@cityofdenton.com, 1527 Mayhill Rd. Denton, TX 76208

Scott Gray, Director of Facilities and CIP (940) 349-7744
Scott.Gray@cityofdenton.com, 5000 Airport Rd. Denton, TX 76207

Aaron Leal, City Attorney (940) 349-8376
Aaron.Leal@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Tiffany Thomson, Director of Human Resources (940) 349-7401
Tiffany.Thomson@cityofdenton.com, 601 E. Hickory St. Denton, TX 76205

Cassandra Ogden, Director of Finance (940) 349-7195
Cassandra.Ogden@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Christine Taylor, Director of Procurement & Compliance (940) 349-7889
Christine.Taylor@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Sarah Kuechler, Chief of Staff/LGBTQ Liaison (940) 349-8356
Sarah.Kuechler@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Ryan Adams, Director of Customer Service & Public Affairs (940) 349-8565
Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Stuart Birdseye, Assistant to the City Manager (940) 349-8009
Stuart.Birdseye@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Rachel Balthrop Mendoza, Assistant to the City Manager (940) 349-8420
Rachel.Mendoza@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Brian Boerner, Director of Solid Waste (940) 349-8001
Brian.Boerner@cityofdenton.com, 1527 S Mayhill Rd., Denton, TX 76208

Danielle Shaw, Community Services Manager (940) 349-7237
Danielle.Shaw@cityofdenton.com, 601 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76205

Randi Weinberg, Animal Services Manager (940) 349-7598
Randi.Weinberg@cityofdenton.com, 3717 N. Elm St., Denton, TX 76207

Rosa Rios, City Secretary (940) 349-8309
Rosa.Rios@cityofdenton.com, 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, TX 76201

Terry Naulty, Director of Water and Wastewater (Interim) (940) 349-7565
Terrance.Naulty@cityofdenton.com, 1659 Spencer Rd., Denton, TX 76205

City Secretary’s Office

The city secretary attends and records all City Council meetings, conducts City elections, and administers oaths of office to council members and other City officials. The city secretary is the custodian of City records and coordinates public information requests.

Rosa Rios
City Secretary
(940) 349-8309
Rosa.Rios@cityofdenton.com