Monique Sharp, The Woodlands Township's former assistant general manager for finance and administration, was named the president and general manager of the township after an executive session of the board of directors on Feb. 17.

She has been the interim president and general manager since Jan. 3. Her total experience with the township includes 29 years of service.

According to information from the township, she is the first woman to serve in the position. Sharp follows Jeff Jones, who was appointed in 2020 following the retirement of Don Norrell.

Board Chair Gordy Bunch noted several of her achievements.

“President Sharp has been a steadfast leader within the Township for the past 29 years,” Bunch said. “Her efforts have led our hometown to the highest financial ratings, lowest historical debt and lowest tax rates since the inception of our community. We are blessed to have Monique help lead our hometown going forward and we are proud to be able to announce her as our new president and general manager.”

According to a township news release, Sharp and the township's financial team won awards in 2021, including the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

According to biographical information for Sharp, she holds a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin.