Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager of Administrative and Leisure Services, is ending a nearly decade-long career with the City effective June 30, as she has accepted a position as Assistant City Manager with the City of University Park. As University Park’s sole assistant city manager, she will have a leadership role over many departments and services.

Sims-Bradish joined the City of Richardson in December 2012. In her role with Richardson, she has administrative responsibilities for the departments of Health, Parks and Recreation, Human Resources and the Richardson Public Library. She is also the City’s cultural arts liaison and supervises the Eisemann Center staff, Community Services staff, and is responsible for coordination of the City budget.

Richardson City Manager Don Magner appointed current Director of Health Bill Alsup to be Interim Assistant City Manager, assuming Sims-Bradish’s responsibilities effective July 1. Plans to fill the position will be announced in the near future.