Barbara Matthews

Barbara Matthews

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  • About me

    Experienced Local Government Leader/Manager

  • Education

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      1984 - 1986
      Master’s Degree Public Affairs
    • University of Virginia

      1980 - 1984
      Bachelor’s Degree Economics
  • Experience

    • City of Kansas City, Missouri

      Jun 1986 - Jan 1988

      Analyzed and monitored the expenditures of the Police Department, Water Department, and Sewer Department. One-year management training program with rotational assignments in various city departments.

      • Budget Analyst

        Jun 1987 - Jan 1988
      • Cookingham Fellow

        Jun 1986 - May 1987
    • City of Gladstone, Missouri

      Feb 1988 - Jul 1988
      Assistant to the City Manager

      Assisted the City Manager in directing the operations of a full service municipal government.

    • City of Kirkwood, Missouri

      Jul 1988 - Aug 1998
      Assistant Chief Administrative Officer/Personnel Director

      Assisted Chief Administrative Officer in overseeing the operations of a municipal government staffed by approximately 250 full-time equivalent employees. Supervised the departments of finance, management information systems, personnel, public relations, and purchasing. Served as the city's lead negotiator/spokesperson in discussions with the city's two labor unions.

    • City of Lee's Summit, Missouri

      Aug 1998 - Sept 2000
      Assistant City Administrator

      Assisted the City Administrator in directing the operations of a municipal government staffed by approximately 535 full-time equivalent employees. Supervised the departments of codes administration, planning and development, public works, and utilities. Served as lead staff person on economic development projects.

    • City of Manchester, Missouri

      Sept 2000 - Dec 2003
      City Administrator

      Directed the operations of a municipal government staffed by 73 full-time equivalent employees. Prepared and managed a multi-fund budget of approximately $12 million. Served as the organization's personnel officer and purchasing officer.

    • City of Takoma Park, Maryland

      Jul 2004 - Sept 2012
      City Manager

      Directed the operations of a municipal government staffed by 150 full-time equivalent employees. Prepared and managed multi-fund budget of $25 million.

    • City of Rockville, Maryland

      Oct 2012 - Feb 2016
      City Manager

      Directed the operations of a municipal government staffed by approximately 600 full-time equivalent employees. Prepared and managed multi-fund budget of $187 million.

    • City of Westminster, Maryland

      Jan 2017 - May 2021
      City Administrator

      Manage the daily operations of a full-service local government with approximately 160 employees.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ICMA Credentialed Manager

      International City/County Management Association
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President (2008-2010), Board of Directors (2007-2010), Treasurer (2010-2012)

      Issued by Old Chatham Cluster (Homeowners) Association, Reston, Virginia
      Old Chatham Cluster (Homeowners) Association, Reston, VirginiaAssociated with Barbara Matthews