Paul Stevens will begin serving as the new city manager for Highland Village this fall.
Council members appointed Stevens to the role Aug. 11 at a regular meeting. Pending a background check and approval of an employment agreement, he will start as city manager Oct. 1.
Stevens has roughly 30 years of experience in municipal government and is the deputy city manager for the city of Rowlett.
Previous experience includes 10 years as the city manager for the city of Waxahachie and management in areas of public safety, parks and recreation, economic development, public works and budget, according to a release from Highland Village.
