An executive, engineer, and educator, Majed Al-Ghafry has more than 34 years of experience in private and government sectors with emphases in public works, transportation, operations, land development, organizational development, performance management and economic development. As Assistant City Manager for the City of Dallas, he oversees Economic Development, Housing, Planning and Urban Design, Development Services, the Office of Historic Preservation and the Tourism, Conventions and Events Departments. He also partners with internal and external stakeholders on the City’s “Smart Dallas Roadmap” initiatives.
Prior to joining the City of Dallas, Al-Ghafry served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of El Cajon, California, and in the City of San Antonio as the Public Works Director. Majed is a Credentialed City Manager and has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of North Texas, Denton, a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, as well as professional engineering registrations in Civil and Traffic from the State of California and a professional engineering registration from the State of Texas. Majed also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas, Arlington in the Civil Engineering Department.