Executive Leadership Team

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Jeff Gibson

Interim City Manager/Chief of Police
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  • 25 years in law enforcement, six as Chief of Police in Bedford
  • Bachelor of Arts and Science
  • International Law Enforcement Administration Management College
  • Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
  • Master Peace Office License
  • Texas Advanced Instructor Certification
  • ICMA High Performance Leadership Academy Graduate

Jeff's bio

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Angi Young

Assistant to the City Manager 
Communications Director
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  • Joined the City of Gunter in 2020
  • Former Research Analyst at NCTCOG
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sociology
  • ICMA High Performance Leadership Academy Graduat

Angi's bio

Detra Gaines, City Secretary

Detra Gaines

City Secretary
Director of Administration
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  • Texas Municipal Court Certification (Candidate)
  • Court Administrator
  • Officer, Gunter Volunteer Fire and Rescue
  • EMT Certification

Detra's bio

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Jeff Gibson

Chief of Police
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  • 24 years in law enforcement, six as Chief of Police in Bedford
  • Bachelor of Arts and Science
  • International Law Enforcement Administration Management College
  • Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
  • Master Peace Office License
  • Texas Advanced Instructor Certification

Jeff's bio

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Noah Cullis

Director of Development Services
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  • Over 20 years in municipal planning and community development
  • Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Graduate - National Fire Academy Executive Planning Program
  • Expertise in master-planned communities

Noah's bio

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Kathryn Usrey

Director of Human Resources
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  • Over 40 years of municipal human resources experience
  • Master's degree in Management and Human Relations
  • Director of Human Resources for the City of Carrollton for 21 years
  • Served in leadership positions in multiple professional organizations

Kathryn's bio

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Adam Adams

Director of Parks & Public Services
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  • 23 years of municipal experience in parks and public improvement
  • 14 years with the City of Trophy Club, Texas
  • Nine years with the City of Plano, Texas
  • Implemented public improvement projects such as baseball fields, playgrounds, a dog park, trail systems, and street projects

Adam's bio

Lorie Lankford, Director of Finance

Lorie Lankford

Director of Finance
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  • Deputy Chief Financial Officer of Round Rock for 8 years
  • 23 years of government accounting experience
  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
  • Certified Government Finance Officer
  • Member and board member of the Government Finance Officer Association
  • ICMA High Performance Leadership Academy Graduate

Lorie's bio