The City Manager’s Office is located in City Hall at 429 Fourth Street. It is composed of a City Manager and Assistant City Manager. The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of Council policies and priorities throughout city government. The City Manager accomplishes this responsibility by coordinating official business with City Council and by providing leadership and direction to the entire organization.

Larry Fields was appointed City Manager for the City of Graham, Texas in 1979. Prior to joining the City of Graham, Mr. Fields was the City Manager in Panhandle, Texas in 1973 and Abernathy, Texas in 1975.

He has been a member and served on many professional association boards such as the Texas City Managers Association, Texas Municipal League, and Texas Municipal League –Intergovernmental Employee Benefit Pool.

Mr. Fields grew up in Kress, Texas. He attended West Texas State University and earned a Business Administration Degree with a Minor in Insurance. He is married with three daughters. Mr. Fields enjoys hunting, roping, and training bird dogs.

Tim James, P.E., CFM. was hired as the Assistant City Manager of Graham, Texas in April of 2007. Prior to joining the City of Graham he was an Engineer Associate in Denton, Texas in 1997, the City Engineer for Keller, Texas in 2000, the Director of Engineering for Flower Mound, Texas in 2002, and the Director of Public Works for Roanoke, Texas in 2006.

He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer and a Certified Floodplain Manager. He is a member of Texas City Managers Association and the Texas Municipal League. Mr. James grew up in Levelland, Texas. He attended South Plains College and received his Associates of Science Degree. He then transferred to Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering. He is married with one daughter and one son. Mr. James enjoys training and showing registered Paint Horses, fishing, and hunting.