During its May 13 meeting, Magnolia City Council approved hiring Christopher Whittaker as the city administrator, subject to signing a professional services agreement to be negotiated by Mayor Matthew “Doc” Dantzer.

What we know

The search for a new city administrator started after previous City Administrator Don Doering retired, effective in November, according to prior reporting.

Whittaker joins the city after experiences as city manager in Angleton, Texas, and Rockdale, Texas, according to his resume. He also served in the U.S. Army in various positions, including director of Industrial Base Maintenance Branch, chief executive officer in Ft. Hood, Texas, and Iraq, and a director of logistics and in supply and maintenance operations.