Ben Williamson

Ben Williamson is an experienced municipal leader currently serving as City Manager for the City of Farmers Branch since January 2017, having previously held positions as Assistant City Manager and Assistant to the City Manager. Prior to this role, Ben served as the Emergency Management Coordinator and Assistant to the Fire Chief for the City of Southlake, Texas, from March 2014 to January 2017, and as Senior Emergency Management Specialist for the City of Garland from July 2009 to February 2014. Ben's earlier career includes a managerial position at Landry's Restaurants from May 1998 to June 2009. Academically, Ben holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Emergency Administration & Planning from the University of North Texas.