Andrew Freeman
Deputy City Manager/Public Safety Director at City of Amarillo
- Role
- Deputy City Manager Public Safety Director at City of Amarillo
- Location
- Amarillo, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Freeman
I have been involved in local government since 2008 previously serving in Plainview, TX as Assistant City Manager/Civil Service Director, Tulia, TX as City Manager/EDC Director, and starting my career with San Marcos, TX serving in various roles. I joined the City of Amarillo in April 2017 and was recently promoted to Deputy City Manager in May 2023. Having graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor and master’s degree in public administration, my career has focused on city management, planning, and economic development. I hold the Economic Development Finance Professional certification through the National Development Council and graduated from Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute in 2019. I am actively involved in the Texas City Management Association and International City/County Management Association (earning the ICMA Credentialed Manager designation) serving on various committees. Locally, I serve on the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission’s Economic Development Advisory Committee, as an ex-officio board member of the St. Anthony’s Legacy & Redevelopment Corporation, and also as a member of Elevate Amarillo.
Experience
Deputy City Manager Public Safety Director
Nov 2024 — Present · Amarillo, TX, US
As Deputy City Manager, I support the City Manager in guiding our city’s strategic direction and ensuring operational excellence across all departments. With dual responsibilities as the Public Safety Director, I oversee essential services including Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Municipal Court, and Animal Management & Welfare to enhance safety and resilience in our community. Additionally, my portfolio includes Planning (which has economic development and grants divisions), where we focus on growth and maximizing resources.A core focus of my role is intergovernmental affairs, coordinating our legislative agenda, and collaborating with state and federal representatives to advocate for our city’s priorities and strengthen partnerships.
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Government Information Systems career support area
2009 — 2012
Texas State University-San Marcos
Bachelor of Public Administration (B.P.A.), Political Science minor
2005 — 2007
University of Oklahoma
Certification, Economic Development Institute, Economic Development
2017 — 2019
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