Pearland selects new city manager

Trent Epperson, who has served as the interim city manager of Pearland since November 2022, and has been appointed by the Pearland City Council to the role permanently.

"We are thrilled to have Trent Epperson as our new city manager," Mayor Kevin Cole said. "After conducting a thorough search and comparing all of the qualified candidates, it was evident that Trent possessed the right combination of skill and experience to meet our expectations. We look forward to working with him to continue building Pearland into the community of choice."

Epperson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position having served in key Pearland posts over the past 17 years.

"I am honored and proud to be appointed as the city manager of Pearland,” Epperson said. “I am deeply committed to our community and excited to continue working with our city officials, staff, and residents to achieve our goals. As city manager, I hope to foster innovation, trust, and teamwork in all that we do, and ensure that Pearland remains a great place to live, work, and play."

Epperson graduated cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution. He has been married to his wife Johnna, a Pearland native, for 26 years and has two adult children.

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