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Kyle H. McCain
313 Williamsburg Ave.
Clute, TX 77531-4781
(979) 266-7440, cell-(979) 824-3973
Summary Professional administrator with proven abilities in communication, decision-
making, community development, supervision, and “Putting the Puzzle
together.” A Masters Degree in Public Administration, twenty-five years
experience in City Management, ten years in Federal service, and professional
licenses in water and wastewater demonstrate a broad background with enough
depth to develop budgets combining long-range community needs, technical
requirements, fiscal responsibility, and community relations. Community spirit
is demonstrated by extensive involvement in civic and youth organizations;
professional development is demonstrated by memberships in the Texas City
Management Association and the Community Association Institute.
Education Masters Degree, Public Administration, 1978
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
B.A., Political Science, 1973
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
United States Naval Academy (Injured and left as a Disabled Veteran)
Annapolis, Maryland
Texas A&M University, Honors Program (until USNA appointment)
College Station, Texas
Professional Skills
Administration
• City Manager in seven Texas cities; Federal Program Manager, & Community
Manager in a private gated community in north Texas.
• At the Municipal level, administered Community Development Block Grants,
HOME Grant, Airport and Park Improvement Grants, Young Adult
Conservation Corps, CETA & LEAA Programs, Coastal Conservation Grant,
Federal Disaster Grants, and Water and Wastewater Grants.
• At the Federal level, administered the, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and
the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program; and during federal
disaster operations, managed Community Relations, Information & Planning
Section, and the Congressional Liaison and Public Information operations.
• Taught Public Administration for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Communication
• Represented City Councils in television and radio interviews, produced written
news stories and columns for newspapers detailing city projects and positions.
Kyle H. McCain
• At FEMA Region VI, developed and supervised the Office of Public Affairs and
Congressional Liaison, wrote press releases, produced videos and radio spots,
coordinated technical program assistance with Community Relations staff, and
served as the lead speaker for federal disaster programs.
• Wrote press releases, designed flyers, print advertising, and radio spots. and
participated in numerous debates and speaking engagements while campaigning
for State Representative.
• Worked with designers to develop City Websites for economic development,
tourism, and keeping the citizens informed of City activities.
Construction Supervision
• Designed and supervised the construction of a Fire Station, designed and
constructed a Pool Bathhouse, assisted in the design of two City Halls, and
assisted in the redesign of a new Police & Courts Building.
• Designed repairs, planned additions and set specifications for water and
wastewater systems. Developed appropriate techniques for the specific jobs,
trained employees in proper skills, and inspected construction progress.
• Assessed, planned, and then converted two water treatment plants to updated
processes for cost and treatment efficiency. Redesigned wastewater treatment
plants and their operating procedures for efficiency and effluent quality.
• Established street rebuilding programs. Designed projects and set specifications
and provided supervision, training and inspection for projects.
• Provided local governments with technical assistance in developing flood
mitigation projects such as levees and drainage improvements for FEMA grants.
Personnel/Organization
• Re-evaluated job descriptions for the Pay Equalization Program and developed a
Complaint Monitoring system for the City of Waco.
• Developed Administrative, Personnel Manuals, and Wage schedules for cities.
• Served on the Equal Rights Advisory Council and as an Equal Employment
Opportunity Counselor for FEMA Region VI.
Finance
• Developed and presented many municipal budgets, tax rates, and utility rates.
• Experience with bonds and certificates of obligation, including bond rating.
• Taught Corporate Finance for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Business Experience
Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association 11/86 to 7/90
905 Kiowa Drive West, Lake Kiowa, Texas 76240
Community Manger - Lake Kiowa POA, a non-profit corporation, is a private resort
community with recreational facilities and laws peculiar to that type of community.
Kyle H. McCain
Bluebonnet Water Supply Corporation 6/86 to 11/86
Route 5, Box 331-E, Temple, Texas 76501
General Manager - Reorganized operations treatment for efficiency.
President of the Board of Directors - Served two years.
Southwestern Publishing Company 2 College Summers
Nashville, Tennessee
Door-to-Door Sales- Incredibly positive experience developing communication and
inter-personal skills, self discipline, personal motivation, and record keeping.
Municipal Experience, beyond normal administrative functions
City of Clute (pop. 11,879) 6/07 to 10/09
P.O. Box 997, Clute, Texas 77531
City Manager – Oversaw complete upgrade of overall Financial Management Software.
Brought an adjoining City into sewer project to save my City $3,000,000 in estimated
costs. Started a program to reduce Fire Insurance Rates. Began significant Drainage
System improvements. Worked with adjoining cities on Co-op Wastewater Treatment
Plant improvements, a Creek Clearing project, and establishing an area Transit System.
Used my FEMA contacts and experience to make Clute the first city to complete disaster
recovery operations from Hurricane Ike.
City of Mexia (pop. 6,988) 12/01 to 1/07
P.O. Box 207, Mexia, Texas 76667
City Manager - Negotiated the trade of a 100-acre tract of land ($99,000) for a new Fire
Station plus $70,000+ for 60+ years. Designed the new Fire Station. Designed and built
a bathhouse for the City Pool. Developed an addition to the Mexia Memorial Cemetery.
Directed demolition of over 200 dilapidated structures, and negotiated an
Intergovernmental Agreement to supervise the sale of City, County, and School
properties for neighborhood revitalization. Borrowed TWDB funds for Wastewater
Treatment Plant and High Service Pump Station projects. Served on HOTCOG’s
Regional Review Committee and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee.
City of McGregor (pop. 4,879) 6/83 to 6/86
P.O. Box 192, McGregor, Texas 76657
City Manager - Negotiated an intergovernmental water contract, developed a
community/senior center, and built a new municipal complex. Also managed the city's
50-unit apartment complex for profit, and oversaw management of the municipal airport.
City of Lampasas (pop. 6,159) 2/79 to 11/79
P.O. Box 666, Lampasas, Texas 76550
City Manager - Utilities included electrical distribution system. Projects included park
improvements with the Young Adult Conservation Corps, an Airport Improvement Grant,
and improvements to the electrical distribution system.
City of Waco (pop. 100,000+) 12/73 to 6/75
Administrative Aid - Developed an Information Display Room and Complaint
monitoring system. Represented the City Manager at civic associations and meetings.
Kyle H. McCain
Federal Experience
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region VI 5/91 to 7/01
800 North Loop 288, Denton, Texas 76209-3606
Carried a Top Secret Clearance
Community Relations Cadre Manager - Supervised federal employees who went into
the communities to meet with victims and local governments during a Presidentially -
declared disaster to explain the available disaster assistance. Managed 54 reservists.
Collateral Current Duty: Counter Terrorism Program Point of Contact - Federal
legislation places the FBI and FEMA as lead federal agencies in the response to acts of
terrorism. Served as the FEMA liaison with the FBI and Department of Defense program
that provides local fire and police departments Terrorism Awareness and Response
training for major cities in our region. Taught WMD Awareness classes for HOTCOG.
Previous Duties: Hazard Mitigation Specialist - Disaster assistance and program
delivery intended to reduce losses caused by future disasters, primarily floods in this
region. Prepared environmental assessments for federally funded construction projects.
Managed this grant program for our 5-state region. Managed this grant program.
Program Manager, Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program -
Coordinated with the State of Arkansas on public safety plans at Pine Bluff Arsenal and
presented public information on this very sensitive program,
External Affairs Officer - Reestablished the office of public affairs for this Federal
agency and directed public information programs and Congressional Liaison Offices.
Served as the spokesperson for FEMA and as the primary contact for local, national, and
international news media. Later served as backup for this critical position.
Currently serve as a Reservist for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Community Relations Operations – New Jersey & Kansas flooding, 2007
Hotel Relations for Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Community Relations Operations Chief - North Carolina Hurricanes Frances, Ivan,
and Jeanne. Trained and supervised 100 new temporary employees. 2004
Liaison to Baltimore City and County – Hurricane Isabel. 2003
Other College Experience & Training
• Texas A&M University, until receiving an appointment to USNA
• United States Naval Academy, Annapolis Maryland
President, Class of 1974, and Chairman of the Class Honor Board
• Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Assistant Instructor as an undergraduate - Computers in Statistical Research.
• Emergency Management Institute
Community Relations Management
Basic Public Information
Applying the National Environmental Policy Act
Disaster Assistance Programs Management Skills Workshop
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Managing Floodplain Development through Flood Insurance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations
Incident Command Systems