City of Austin Leadership

Margaret MacCallum is a Chief Financial Manager at CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN ENERGY and is based in Austin, Texas. She has worked as Budget Analyst at Capital Metro Transportation Authority, Controller at south austin hospital, and Director of Financial Planning at Capital Metro Transportation Authority. Margaret studied at University of Phoenix.

CPA, MBA with Concentration in Finance and Licensed member of State Bar of California (currently inactive). Extensive experience with financial planning, budgeting, financial modeling and forecasting, in private as well as government sectors

Cheyenne Krause is an Acting Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff at CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN ENERGY and is based in Austin, Texas. She has worked as Active Member, Chief Judicial Officer at Chi Beta Delta Service Sorority; Intern at CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN ENERGY; and Head Hostess at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Cheyenne studied at The LBJ School of Public Affairs between 2018 and 2020 and Texas State University between 2009 and 2013.

Over 25 years of servant leadership in law enforcement, public safety and security in the 11th largest city in the United States and 4th safest big city in the country. More than 15 years of executive, command and supervisory experience. Real world, results-driven, innovative police leadership supported by an academic background to enhance executive management skills. A personal commitment to building bridges between the men and women of the police department and the communities we serve. That commitment is based on transparency, mutual respect, open communication and a common vision of reducing crime and improving our collective quality of life.

David Arthur is a Chief Financial Officer at CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN ENERGY and is based in Austin Texas Area.

With 15+ years of leadership experience, I possess a demonstrated expertise in planning, directing and improving financial operations.

My background spans global, cross-industry programs within both public and private settings. I hold certificates from Villanova University in both Project Management and as a Six Sigma Black Belt skilled in identifying and overhauling process deficiencies to improve cost, time and quality performances.

I am presently the Financial Manager for the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department, leading various functions of our budget, expenditures, variances and forecasting. I work closely with key leadership to define and activate financial strategies to move our city forward.

My collaborative, engaging leadership approach makes me a respected director of multidisciplinary teams against aggressive performance requirements.

Accomplished twenty - seven years of fire service experience while working as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Section Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Interim Fire Chief to current position of Deputy Chief of Airport Operations for the City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.

Eric L. Byrd is a Chief Of Staff at CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN ENERGY and is based in Austin, Texas. He has worked as Chief Operations Officer at Measure and Director of Transitional and Supervised Independent Living at The SAFE Alliance.