Office of the City Manager

With a career marked by dedication and exemplary service, Ms. Vanzant has worked alongside five mayors, several council members, five city managers, and three attorneys, playing a pivotal role in the governance and administration of the city.

Carole Vanzant's leadership extends beyond her immediate professional responsibilities. She has previously served as the President of the Municipal Clerks Association, Alamo Chapter, and the Hill Country Chapter, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the profession of municipal clerks. Her current role as the City Manager’s Region 8 Board President further underscores her influence and respect in the field.

Ms. Vanzant is also known for her scholarly contributions to municipal governance. She co-authored the Texas Registered Municipal Clerks 2017 Election Law newcomer’s training manual, an essential resource for clerks across the state. Her expertise on consumer fraud scams was featured in the June 2022 issue of the Texas Municipal League Management Messenger, providing valuable insights into protecting communities from fraud.

A respected voice in public administration, Ms. Vanzant served as a panelist at the 2020 Public Administration careers symposium at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she inspired future leaders with her knowledge and experiences.

Carole Vanzant continues to serve as Chairman or representative on various state and local level association committees, influencing policy and promoting best practices in municipal governance.

The City of Fair Oaks Ranch expresses its profound gratitude to Carole Vanzant for her unwavering service and leadership.

Jim was born and raised in San Antonio where he graduated from Holmes High School, and he currently holds a both a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Jim retired from the United States Air Force in 2007, having concluded his service with the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, where he was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in Iraq. Jim made his home in Alaska where he married his wife, Sheila and became father to two children Sara and Sean.

Most recently in Jim’s career he served as Chief of Staff for the North Star Borough in Fairbanks Alaska, where he was responsible for the administration of municipal government operations. In that capacity, he handled strategic planning and oversight of government operations, where he oversaw critical functions such as information technology, finance, public works, procurement, public relations, emergency management, library services, and parks and recreation. Jim was also responsible for planning, executing, and managing operational and capital budget expenditures that exceeded $180 million annually.

Prior to that role, Jim was the Chief Information Officer at the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), a tribal health consortium based in Fairbanks, Alaska. At TCC, he developed and executed a comprehensive technology roadmap that served 42 Alaska villages, with a primary focus on healthcare and social services. His tenure at TCC was marked by the successful implementation of numerous IT capital projects, including a corporate-wide ERP system, electronic health records, electronic records management and retention systems, and third-party medical billing systems.

Fair Oaks Ranch is excited to bring his extensive experience and dedication to public service to our beautiful City.