Chris Barker Appointed City Manager

The City of Euless is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Barker to serve as the City’s ninth City Manager. He joined the City in 1997 as the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. After a brief stint away from the City, he returned in 2001 and has worked in Parks and Community Services, Public Works, and Planning and Economic Development. Mr. Barker was appointed Assistant City Manager in 2011, and was named the Deputy City Manager in February 2020. 

He holds a Bachelors Degree from Texas A&M University, and is a member of the International City/County Management Association, the Texas City Manager’s Association, the Northeast Leadership Forum, and the Rotary Club of Hurst, Euless, Bedford.

Upon his appointment, he said, “I’m truly honored for the opportunity to serve as the City Manager of Euless, a community made up of amazing citizens, hardworking and talented employees, and strong, supportive leadership. Together, we’ll continue to foster an environment where teamwork and innovation thrive naturally. I’m deeply grateful to the City Council for their trust and support, and I’m excited to build on the legacy of collaboration and dedication that makes Euless such a wonderful and welcoming community.”

Mayor Linda Martin added, “As a longtime employee, Chris has had the opportunity to work with and learn from the exemplary leadership that came before him, and I have no doubt he is going to do a fabulous job for us.”

Please join the City of Euless in congratulating Mr. Barker on this well-deserved promotion.