At a specially-called meeting Monday night, the Homewood City Council members unanimously chose to hire Glenn Adams as the city’s first-ever manager.
The City of Homewood welcomed Mr. Adams and shared his qualifications in a statement on its website:
“Adams brings extensive leadership and problem-solving experience from both his military and municipal careers. He previously served as the Interim Town Manager of Purcellville, VA, and the City Manager of Santa Fe, TX. He was also the Chief of Staff at White Sands Missile Range, a unique government organization congressionally required to be 45% reimbursable. Additionally, he owned and operated Property Magic, LLC, after retiring from the U.S. Army. “
“His journey toward city management began in Savannah, GA, in 1994, when he witnessed local leaders restore their community after a major storm. This inspired him to pursue public service, focusing on rebuilding, infrastructure, and community development. Over his 26 years of active and reserve service in the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment, Adams gained invaluable experience in managing large-scale construction projects, overseeing public works, and coordinating government operations.”
City leadership believes his background makes Adams “perfect” for the role.
“In Iraq, he helped rebuild infrastructure for a city of one million people, overseeing roads, water, sewer, and drainage. As a Facilities Engineer, he managed multimillion-dollar construction projects, working with contractors and ensuring safety—key skills for city infrastructure management. He has also led negotiations with government officials and businesses, an experience that will help him coordinate Homewood’s future growth and development.”
“With Adams’ leadership, Homewood is set for a strong start under its new city management system.”
In September, Homewood voters went to the polls. They chose to change the city’s government structures from a mayor-council to a city manager style and hire a full-time manager to handle the city’s day-to-day operations.
On January 30, 2025, the Ad Hoc city manager committee met to select the final three candidates for the manager position. Glen Adams, Chase Wagner, and David Strahl were chosen.
During the special council meeting, Council member Barry Smith—who was a member of the AD-HOC city manager committee—spoke on the interview process. She praised the members for their hard work during the selection process.
“It’s been a real group effort,” said Smith. “I really appreciate everybody’s patience and participation. Like Alex said, we’re really excited and fortunate to have candidates that we didn’t feel like we could go wrong.”
Mayor Alex Wyatt is set to finalize the contract negotiations with Adams. In February, city officials approved an annual salary of up to $275,000, along with benefits, for the role. The initial contract will cover six months, extending through the conclusion of the 2025 fiscal year on September 30.
Homewood’s municipal elections are scheduled for August. During these elections, residents will vote for a new mayor and four city council members. The incoming mayor and council will then decide whether to renew the city manager’s contract. Once the agreement is officially signed, Adams will immediately assume responsibility for the city’s daily operations.
Sherri Blevins is a writer for Mountain Valley News and a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
