Town Manager

Function of the Town Manager

Council / Manager Form of Government


Little Elm operates under the Council/Manager form of government. Under this type of local government, the day-to-day management of the town is directed by the Town Manager.

The Town Council appoints the Town Manager, who serves as chief administrative officer by executing the laws and administering the government of the town, as directed by the Town Council policies.

Biography

Matt Mueller became Town Manager of the Town of Little Elm on September 17, 2012. Matt has served in local government for over 20 years and has held positions as an executive local government manager since 2006.

He is a Credentialed Manager through the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). 

Matt is passionate about administering local government services  with a philosophy of Servant Leadership and the core values of Innovation, Efficiency, Customer Service, and Integrity.

Town Management

Reporting to the Town Manager are the Deputy Town Manager and the Assistant Town Manager. 

Doug Peach, Deputy Town Manager, has been with the Town for over 20 years. He oversees Development Services, Public Works, and the Parks & Recreation Department. Joe Florentino was once Little Elm's Fire Chief and now oversees the Fire Department, Police Department, and the IT Department. 

  1. Doug

    Doug Peach

    Deputy Town Manager

  1. Joe F

    Joseph Florentino

    Assistant Town Manager/Director of Public Safety