Rodney Rhoades officially appointed Amarillo Interim City Manager during Tuesday's City Council meeting. Rhoades brings nearly 36 years of public sector experience to Amarillo, including executive leadership positions in municipal government, county administration and regional utility operations throughout Texas.
He will oversee the city's day-to-day operations and work alongside the city council and department leadership to maintain essential services, advance organizational priorities and support the transition to permanent executive leadership. Andrew Freeman had been serving as Acting City Manager. He returns to his role as Deputy City Manager/Chief Operating Officer.
The City council will focus on the recruitment and selection of a permanent city manager.