City of Kyle announces new assistant city manager

KYLE – The City of Kyle is pleased to announce the selection of Amber Lewis to serve the community as an Assistant City Manager.

Lewis comes to Kyle from the City of Rollingwood, Texas where she served as the city administrator overseeing the policy, direction, and executive leadership for the effective operations of all municipal services.

Prior to her time with the City of Rollingwood, Lewis served as assistant city administrator in the City of Liberty Hill, Texas; executive director for the City of Holdrege, Nebraska Housing Authority and Holdrege Development Corporation; and as the assistant city manager for the City of Kearney, Nebraska. She also has experience as a grant writer, city planner, and finance director.

“We are honored to bring someone with as much experience as Amber to the City of Kyle,” said Kyle City Manager Scott Sellers. “She went through a rigorous recruitment process that drew qualified candidates from across the country, but Lewis’ experience and passion for local government made her an exceptional candidate to serve the community.”

Originally from Nebraska, Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

She is an active member of the International City/County Management Association, the Texas City Management Association, and the Central Texas Chapter of Women Leading Government where she is currently serving as past President. She is an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska and was the recipient of a gubernatorial appointment by Nebraska’s Governor at the age of 27.

The City of Kyle has incredible potential, growth, and remarkable opportunity,” Lewis said, “I am looking forward to serving the residents of Kyle and working together with the council and staff to build toward Kyle’s progress and long-term vision for success.”

Lewis will oversee Community Development, Infrastructure and Capital Improvement Projects, Business Growth, and Economic Development. Her official start date with the City of Kyle is Monday, Dec. 6, 2021.