Richard Burdine
Assistant City Manager

WORK HISTORY

• 2003 - Present - Assistant City Manager for Economic Development
• 1997– 2003 City of Lubbock, Texas, Assistant City Manager – Development Services
• 1992–1997 City of Pearland, Texas, Assistant City Manager – Planning, Public Works & Parks
• 1989–1992 City of New Braunfels, Texas, Director of Finance & Risk Manager
• 1985–1988 City of Portland, Texas, City Manager
• 1980–1985 City of McKinney, Texas, Assistant City Manager for Planning & Development

EDUCATION

1976–1979 Pennsylvania State University State College, PA, M.S., Man-Environment Relations - studies in public administration, planning, community development, group decision-making and consulting.

1971–1975 University of Texas Austin, TX, B.A., Psychology with a minor in Sociology.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Institute of Certified Planners
• American Planning Association
• International Economic Development Council
• International City/County Management Association
• Texas City Management Association
• Texas Economic Development Council
• United Way of Abilene Board of Directors
• National Business Incubator Association