Mike Castro, PhD

Mike Castro, PhD

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  • About me

    City Manager, Yukon Oklahoma

  • Education

    • University of Houston

      2006 - 2012
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science

      Doctorate in Political Science. Major field of study was Public Administration. Additional Fields of Study include: Public Policy and American Government. Dissertation Title: "An Institutional Analysis of the Determinants of City Manager Tenure"; in English, "Why City Managers Get Fired"

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      1990 - 1992
      Master's degree Urban Planning
    • United States Military Academy at West Point

      1981 - 1985
      Bachelor's degree General Engineering Studies
  • Experience

    • City of Garden Ridge

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
      City Administrator
    • City of Stephenville

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      City Administrator
    • City of Longview

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Assistant City Manager
    • City of Jersey Village

      Jul 2005 - Aug 2016
      City Manager
    • City of Murphy, TX

      Sept 2016 - Aug 2023
      City Manager
    • City Of Yukon

      Sept 2024 - now
      City Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ICMA-CM Credentialed Manager

      International City / County Management Association
      Sept 2005
    • CPM: Certified Public Manager

      Texas State University
      Dec 1998