Pharr names Flores as City Manager

Special to the Advance

PHARR — The City of Pharr has named Dr. Jonathan B. Flores, Ed.D., as its City Manager. Flores has been serving as the Interim City Manager since earlier this year.

Flores, a native of Pharr, is a municipal government professional with over 22 years of law enforcement experience. Since 2005, he has worked in various roles and assignments, such as patrol, criminal investigations, major crimes, and as Assistant City Manager/Chief of Police for the City of Alton.

“Today is a very special day for me and my family. I am extremely grateful to our Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, and the City Commission for their continued support and trust in me to lead our great city,” he said in a news release. “I am committed to carrying out their vision and standard of excellence while serving our employees and community through a servant leadership philosophy.”

Flores is a graduate of the 90th session of LEMIT’s Leadership Command College and has garnered recognition for his leadership at the local, state, national, and international levels including the International Association of Chiefs of Police 40 under 40 leadership award, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Public Service Award, and the Texas Police Chief’s Association Leadership Award.

“Dr. Flores understands the needs of our city, employees, and community and we are so proud to have him as our City Manager,” Hernandez said.

“He is a great leader and he has created many new initiatives that have promoted leadership and growth within our employees, and he has also been instrumental in leading the charge on new city projects,” Hernandez said.

In 2023, Flores was inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame for Distinguished Service in Toledo, Ohio. He is a TML Leadership Fellow and is currently in the process of earning credentialed manager candidate status through the International City Manager’s Association.

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