012921 Press Release - City Manager Farewell IOv FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Ryan Adams • (940) 349-8565 • Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
City Manager Todd Hileman Accepts New Position in California
Mr. Hileman Will Continue to Serve Through February
DENTON, TX, Jan. 29, 2021 —City Manager Todd Hileman has formally accepted a city
manager position in Palm Desert, California. Hileman's departure from the City of Denton
comes after four years of dedicated service. His last day with the City will be February 28.
"Four years ago, I came to Denton because I found a challenging opportunity with an
organization that I simply could not pass up. I saw an organization that had been through some
very difficult times and believed that I could provide some stability and leadership to move
things forward. And,just like four years ago, I have found another rare opportunity that will
allow me to continue to grow professionally and serve a community that faces its own unique
challenges," said Hileman.
Hileman has worked in city management for over 25 years and joined the City of Denton as City
Manager in January of 2017. During his tenure, Hileman has emphasized customer and resident-
focused services while building facilities, IT infrastructure, and equipment have been
modernized. Additionally, Hileman worked to create more efficient operations and workflows
while growing the City's leadership capacity, particularly on cultivating talent from within the
organization.
Hileman led the City as it adjusted to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, further
emphasizing transparency, communication, and a resident-first service model. During this time,
core services continued and, in some areas, grew by deploying technology, rapidly setting up
protocols and policies, and remaining responsive to the community's needs and concerns.
Hileman's leadership and guidance has been invaluable and the City Staff and Council wish him
luck in his new role.
"The Denton City Council wishes City Manager Hileman and his family the best. Thank you for
your service, Todd. I am grateful for everything," said Mayor Gerard Hudspeth.
The appointment of an interim and search for a new city manager will be led by the Denton City
Council.
Contact: Ryan Adams, (940) 349-8565,Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
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