City of Burleson
Eric Oscarson is an accomplished public works professional with extensive experience in municipal management and urban forestry. Currently serving as Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Burleson since January 2022, Eric has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Urban Forestry and Irrigation at Tanglewood Services, LLC, and Assistant Director of Public Works in Sugar Land. Eric's career spans multiple positions in public works, where responsibilities have included directing departments, improving operational efficiency, overseeing capital improvement programs, and managing budgets. Eric holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Columbia College.
City of Burleson
Burleson, Texas is a fast-growing community within the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex. Its residents enjoy easy proximity to the Metroplex; low taxes; a family-oriented environment; an outstanding school system; more than 26 square miles of rolling hills, lakes and parks; and, it’s one of the fastest growing and desirable communities in the Metroplex. The community is within 30 minutes of at least six hospitals, including a pediatric hospital and a trauma center. The school districts consistently bring in SAT and ACT scores that are higher than the state and national averages. Burleson also boasts branch campuses of Hill College and Texas Wesleyan University. The city is home to two dozen parks on approximately 300 acres. And, Burleson has its own municipal golf course, Hidden Creek Golf Course, which is renowned in the Metroplex. You’re never at a loss for a great place to eat and shop with everything from the big-name chain retail outlets and restaurants to the small business operations that thrive on local support. Burleson enjoys a low crime rate, highly trained public safety employees, and a dedicated municipal staff that responds to the citizens’ needs.