Executive Leadership Team

Who We Are

The Executive Leadership Team is the senior leadership body for the City of Southlake departments and staff. The team is led by the City Manager's Office and is made up of the following individuals:

Shana YelvertonCity Manager
Alison OrtowskiAssistant City Manager
Major YoungbloodAssistant to the City Manager
Amy ShelleyCity Secretary
Chris TribbleCommunity Services Director
Sharen JacksonChief Financial Officer
Daniel CortezEconomic Development & Tourism Director
Michael StarrFire Chief
Stacey BlackSenior Human Resources Director
Dennis KilloughPlanning and Development Services Director
James BrandonPolice Chief
Robert CohenPublic Works Director
Pilar SchankDeputy Director of Communications 
Melody Andersen Operations Manager, Customer Relations
Robert Briggs Operations Manager, Special Projects 


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Contact Us

  1. City of Southlake

    Main Switchboard*

    (817) 748-8400

    1400 Main Street

    Southlake, Texas 76092

    *Answers for all City of Southlake departments and divisions through out the City. For Tarrant County services, call 817-884-1111.