Meet Ron

Ron Whitehead, MPA

The leader of our North Texas team, Ron has had the privilege of working on some of the most complex city projects and premier urban mixed-use developments in the state over the course of his 44-year career in municipal management. As the 32-year City Manager in Addison, Texas, Ron helped leverage the city’s small-town charm to transition Addison into one of the most vibrant retail, restaurant, and commercial centers in the state. Ron's expertise in all levels of municipal government makes him a great addition to the Gap team.

Professional Affiliations + Awards

  • Former City Manager of Addison; TX

  • Former Interim City Administrator of Aubrey, TX

  • Former Assistant City Manager of Irving;

  • Former President, North Texas City Management Association

  • Board Member, Texas City Management Association

  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Texas City Managers (TCMA) 2006; William J. Pitstick Regional

  • Excellence Award 2013; LP Cookingham Award, International City Managers Association,

  • Clarence Ridley Award Finalist, TCMA

Facts about Ron

How I spend my weekends: The best weekends are spent with my three grandkids. They are into martial arts, baseball, and basketball. I love seeing them participate in those sports and having a meal with them afterward.

If I could go back in time: I wouldn't go! I think of myself as a futurist, so I would like to go forward and see what is happening in the year 3,000. That is what interests me.

Favorite books (or authors): To Kill a Mockingbird. I have read everything by Kurt Vonnegut. There is kind of an obscure mystery writer named Rick Boyer that I like. I read a lot of nerdy governance books.

Contact

Phone: 512-555-5555
Email: ron@gapstrategies.com