Richard Gertson

Richard Gertson, FAICP, CNU-A, is an experienced planning professional currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington, where Richard teaches Masters level courses in Planning Law, Plan Implementation, Zoning, and Regulations. In addition, Richard holds the position of Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services for the City of Arlington since October 2018. Richard's extensive background includes serving as the Director of Planning & Development Services for the City of Mesquite, the Planning & Development Services Director for the City of Abilene, and various roles such as City Manager in both Bartlesville and Bethany, OK. Richard began an urban planning career as an Urban Planner for the City of Galveston. Richard earned a Master of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning and a Doctor of Law from the University of Iowa, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University.