Bio – Philip Sanders

Philip Sanders, Assistant City Manager for the City of Irving

Philip Sanders joined the City of Irving as an Assistant City Manager in November 2018.

Sanders brings over two decades of experience managing local government operations in the North Texas region to the City of Irving. Prior to joining the city, Sanders served as City Manager in Anna, Texas and as Director of Community Development in Greenville, Texas. For eight years, he served on the Board of Directors for the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District, and served for one year on the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool.

Throughout his career, Sanders has invested his time in professional associations. He currently serves as a member of the International City County Management Association and the Texas City Management Association. Sanders earned a bachelor’s degree in history and a Master of Public Administration from Brigham Young University.

In his role as Assistant City Manager, Sanders’ responsibilities include overseeing the Planning Department (planning and zoning), the Inspections Department (permitting, plan review, building inspections, and public health), Housing and Redevelopment (housing, social services, community development, and downtown revitalization), Code Enforcement (building and property standards, mosquito control, and multifamily inspections), and the Economic Development Department.

The majority of Philip’s career in local government has involved managing growth and dealing with the challenges and opportunities related to development. He has demonstrated over the course of his career sustained and committed leadership to the communities he serves.