Chris Yanez
Division Director | Urban & Regional Planning | Local Government Pro | Building Better Communities through Smart Growth, Collaboration & Leadership
- Role
- Division Director at Travis County
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Yanez
I’m a professional urban and regional planner and manager with deep roots in local…
Experience
Division Director
Sep 2025 — Present · Travis County, TX, US
Directs the planning, execution, and oversight of complex public sector programs and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.Manages division-wide budgets, staffing, procurement, and resource allocation for optimal performance and fiscal responsibility.Develops and implements policies, procedures, and strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.Supervises and evaluates cross-functional teams, including professional, technical, and administrative staff, fostering high performance and accountability.Ensures full compliance with state laws, court mandates, and departmental standards across all services and initiatives.Leads interdepartmental coordination and collaborated with elected officials, agency leadership, and external stakeholders to support policy and program implementation.Negotiates and administers contracts and service agreements, maintaining financial integrity and program effectiveness.Represents the department in public forums, interagency meetings, and community engagements, advocating for division priorities and initiatives.Oversees long-range planning efforts related to transportation, land development, and legislative initiatives to support community growth and sustainability.
Education
University of Miami
CNU-A, Congress for New Urbanism
2013 — 2014
University of the Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Architecture and Related Services
1996 — 2001
Skills
- Land Development
- Urban Design
- Policy
- Public Policy
- Grants
- Project Management
- Site Plans
- Policy Analysis
- Gis
- Zoning
- Local Government
- Government
- Project Planning
- Site Planning
- Environmental Awareness
- Parks
- Sustainability
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Strategic Planning
- Analysis
- Municipalities
- Training
- Submittals
- Comprehensive Planning
- Management
- Urban Planning
- Proposal Writing
- Land Use
- Land Use Planning
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