Biography
María Villagómez
Deputy City Manager
Career
María Villagómez was appointed Deputy City Manager on March 1, 2019. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, she oversees the Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Management and Budget and Animal Care Services. Ms. Villagómez has spent over twenty years in municipal government with the City of San Antonio. Prior to her appointment as Deputy City Manager, she served three years as an Assistant City Manager overseeing the Departments of Parks and Recreation, Human Services, Animal Care Services, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Innovation, Equity Office, and the Immigration Liaison.
Ms. Villagómez role with the City also included serving as the Budget Director and Assistant Budget Director for nine years. She also served close to 10 years in various capacities within the City’s Public Works Department holding the positions of Fiscal Operations Manager, Fiscal Planning Manager, and Contracts Administrator.
During Maria’s tenure with the City, she has successfully prepared and monitored the City’s annual budget, participated in collective bargaining agreement negotiations with police and fire unions, managed process improvements projects, and implemented equity in the budget and City services.
Education
- B.B.A. Accounting, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Professional Memberships & Community Involvement
- Member of Government Finance Officers Association
- International City/County Management Association
Personal
Maria is married to Pablo Garcia.
Departments
Executive Support
Executive Management Assistant: Lauron Fischer
Sr. Executive Secretary: Lorena Kerr