The details
According to the city’s website, Rector was hired as Keller’s finance director in 2016. He was later promoted to director of administrative services in 2018. In this role, he oversaw finance, utility billing, IT and the communications department. He’s managed the city’s more than $100 million annual budget, helped implement Keller’s self insurance program, and introduced new programs to streamline services, trim expenses and enhance customer service, according to the city's website.
What they’re saying
Mizani said at the Dec. 17 meeting that he was excited for Rector’s new position.
“I think one of the things that the city of Keller has done historically pretty well is hiring within,” Mizani said. “We have an outstanding staff who, I think, on a routine basis, reminds us that any of them could be city manager in the future.”
Council member Ross McMullin voted against appointing Rector, saying the process for finding the new city manager was “fundamentally flawed.” He wanted the hiring process to be more competitive, he said.
Despite this, he said he thinks Rector will be successful in the role.
Rector told Community Impact Dec. 17 that he was still taking in the new appointment.
“This is a great city, and I look forward to the challenge and the role that comes with it,” Rector said. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Keller."
