Rona Stringfellow has more than 20 years of experience in municipal government. She grew up in Dallas and graduated from David W. Carter Higher School.  She graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology and has a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas.

She began her municipal government career as an intern with the City of McKinney in September 1999, where she worked as a City Planner.  In October 2004, she was hired as a City Planner with the City of Lancaster but was quickly promoted to Senior Planner, Director of Public Works and Development Services, Assistant City Manager, and then Deputy City Manager.  

She retired from the City of Lancaster in January 2020 and launched a new career with the City of Wilmer as City Administrator.  With a development background, Rona is excited about Wilmer’s potential growth in industrial, residential, and retail development.

Rona is a member of the International City/County Manager’s Association and is a Credentialed Manager.  She is also a member of the North Texas City Manager’s Association and Texas City Manager’s Association, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, and the American Planning Association.  She earned her membership with the American Institute of Certified Planners in 2006. 

She is also a member of the International Affairs Committee with NFBPA and recently traveled to Durban, South Africa, to attend the United Congress of Local Governments.  She felt it was a tremendous opportunity to network, share best practices, and meet with municipal leaders from around the world. 

Rona has a son Jaylon and enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and traveling.

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