Austin Bleess

Austin Bleess is an experienced city manager with a robust background in municipal leadership and community development. Currently serving as City Manager for the City of Jersey Village since March 2017, Austin has successfully overseen the implementation of the Award-Winning Jersey Village Long Term Flood Recovery Plan. Prior experience includes City Manager positions in Caribou, Maine, where Austin managed a $9 million budget and enhanced downtown vitality, and City Administrator in Winnebago, overseeing a $2.6 million budget. Additional roles include Community Development Director in Wells and various internships and early career positions in communications and IT. Austin holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Walden University and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Bethel University.