Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Municipal Management Executives (MME), a professional association representing municipal executives from communities of all sizes across the State of Michigan.
MME is affiliated with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and is dedicated to advancing the municipal management profession throughout Michigan. The organization supports its members through professional development opportunities, leadership growth, and advocacy for excellence in local government administration. In service to its members and the communities they serve, MME promotes management excellence, continuous improvement, and the highest ethical standards in municipal leadership.
“I am eager to contribute my experience, energy and perspective to help MME continue its legacy of supporting excellence in municipal management,” said Vanderpool. “Informed, innovative and ethical leadership is essential to the success of our communities, and I’m honored to serve in this role.”
Vanderpool’s election reflects his ongoing commitment to professional leadership and collaboration in local government, both within Sterling Heights and across Michigan. He has served as the Sterling Heights city manager since 2004, a role in which he has provided executive direction and general management for the administration and operation of all City departments comprised of more than 800 employees and 140 volunteer workers, while also overseeing the development and management of a $320 million budget for Michigan's fourth largest city. As a well-respected city manager, he has developed and implemented a proactive financial strategy in response to deteriorating economic conditions statewide. With the implementation of such a strategy, Sterling Heights has flourished with new economic development, best-in-class recreation amenities, organizational performance centered on excellence and a continued commitment to cultural diversity.
City Manager Vanderpool has been a key figure in Sterling Heights' success, not only because of the way he empowers city staff to do the best they can, but also because of how he exemplifies what a true public servant is.