Town Manager History

  1. Susan Guthrie
  2. Tracie Hlavinka
  3. Gayle Mabery
  4. Jay Trewern
  5. C. Pat Spence

Susan Guthrie

  • Title: Clarkdale's Current Town Manager
  • Term: December 2021 to Current

Susan has more than 20 years of experience in public administration. Prior to her most recent Town Manager role in Sunnyvale, Texas, Susan was the City Manager for South Padre Island, Texas for more than two years and worked for the City of Tyler, Texas for nine years, serving as both Assistant City Manager and Interim City Manager.

Susan received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Arizona State University and completed a Master of Public Administration from The University of Texas at Tyler. She is an International City Manager Association credentialed manager.

The Town Council approved Susan's employment contract on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Her employment contract is anticipated to commence on December 13, 2021.