Michael Rogers
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Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Advisor: Stella Deshotel, 512-974-7907
Interim Executive Assistant: Estephany Zamora, 512-974-7717
Michael Rogers is a seasoned executive leader with over 33 years of experience driving innovation and operational excellence in public administration, economic development, and public works. His extensive career spans leadership roles in municipalities of various sizes, where he has successfully overseen large-scale budgets, infrastructure projects, and organizational transformations.
Prior to joining the City of Austin, Michael served as Assistant City Manager for the City of Fresno, California, providing strategic leadership across key city departments, including Airports, Transportation, Economic Development, Convention Center, and Emergency Preparedness. In this role, he played a pivotal part in developing Fresno’s $2 billion FY25 budget and spearheaded initiatives that facilitated thousands of jobs through economic development efforts. He also collaborated with federal partners on the expansion of Fresno Yosemite International Airport, enhancing connectivity for millions of passengers annually.
Michael’s career includes serving as City Manager for Tracy, California from 2021 to 2023, Deputy City Manager for the City of Glenn Heights, Texas from 2020 to 2021, Director of Transportation for the City of Dallas from 2017 to 2020 and Director of Transportation for the City of Raleigh, North Carolina from 2016 to 2017. Michael’s tenure and experience in local government reflect his commitment to fostering vibrant communities through effective governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration. His ability to align municipal operations with strategic outcomes has earned him recognition as a results-oriented leader dedicated to public service excellence.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Transportation Engineering from Michigan State University. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship in the County Leadership Institute at New York University's Graduate School of Public Service, and achieved the prestigious Public Works Leadership Fellow (PWLF) certification.