Place 13: At Large Members – Term Expires 12/31/2020

Michael Marrero is the City Manager for the City of Odessa. He has been with the City of Odessa since 1995. Mr. Marrero was named City Manager in May 2018. Prior to his current role as City Manager, he served as Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director. As City Manager, Mr. Marrero is responsible for all municipal functions for the City of Odessa. Mr. Marrero reports to a seven-member city council, and he serves as the chief executive officer for the municipal organization, providing direction to approximately 1,000 city employees across several departments and divisions.

Michael received his B.A. from the University of Texas Permian Basin in Political Science and has also received a Masters in Public Administration from Sul Ross State University. Mr. Marrero has been involved with several local not for profit organizations in Odessa and is also a member of the International City Manager’s Association and the Texas City Manager’s Association.