Public Service Professional
Since 2005, I have dedicated my career to public service.
I spent a decade as a reporter and editor of community news, and in 2016, I changed careers to directly serve local communities.
I am a results-oriented administrator with more than six years of progressively responsible experience in public administration managing responsibilities in local governments.
I have profound knowledge of policies pertaining to governmental budgeting and accounting coupled with outstanding knowledge of municipal laws and procedures.
I am highly skilled in communications, city planning, economic development, and personnel management as well as possessing strong concepts of all State and Federal laws and regulations.
Mission, Vision, Values
MissionVisionValues.pdfResume
Work Experience
2019-2023
City of Fairfield, Texas
City Administrator
2016-2018
City of Palestine, Texas
Assistant to the City Manager/Communications and Best Practices Officer
2006 - 2015
Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.
(Indiana and Texas)
Reporter, Editor, Photographer, Designer
Education
2018 - 2020
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Public Administration
1996-2001
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English
Nathaniel Smith Resume.pdfWhat Others Say About Me
"Nate will do what is right, when no one is looking."
- Michael Hornes, Former City Manager, City of Palestine (Texas)
"He is kind, humble, and seems very comfortable in a leadership role."
- Mike Alexander, Mentor and Former City Manager, City of Palestine (Texas)
"I have no problem recommending Mr. Smith for your consideration in any sort of municipal management role"
- Mike Tibbetts, President, Hayter Engineering
"Nate and I worked on numerous EDC projects together during this period and could not have accomplished the success we achieved thus far without the cooperation and leadership we received from Nate."
- David Fowler, President, Fairfield Economic Development Corporation
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