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Sugar Land, TX, October 15, 2025

– The City of Sugar Land is proud to announce the appointment of Michelle McCrimmon as its new Assistant City Manager – Chief Financial
 Officer (ACM/CFO), effective October 20, 2025.

McCrimmon brings more than three decades of financial leadership and innovation to Sugar Land, including 15 years with the City of Orlando, Florida, where she advanced through key leadership roles as Controller, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and most recently as Chief Financial Officer. In these capacities, she guided Orlando’s financial strategy through periods of growth and transformation, earning recognition for her data-driven approach, fiscal stewardship, and collaborative leadership.

“Michelle is a proven leader with an extraordinary track record of fiscal innovation, collaboration, and results,” said Michael Goodrum, City Manager. “Her expertise will not only strengthen Sugar Land’s financial future but also directly support our community’s quality of life by ensuring we remain one of the most vibrant, resilient, and forward-thinking cities in the nation.”

Before her distinguished public service career, McCrimmon excelled in the private sector at one of the largest global professional services firms. McCrimmon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas Permian Basin. She is also a licensed CPA in Florida, combining academic knowledge with hands-on financial expertise. Throughout her career, she has earned numerous accolades for advancing financial resilience, operational efficiency, and organizational excellence.

In her new role as ACM/CFO, McCrimmon will report directly to the City Manager and oversee critical departments including Budget, Finance, Economic Development, Redevelopment, and Strategic & Government Affairs, all of which are responsible for Sugar Land’s financial health and strategic growth, and are responsible for advancing the City’s trailblazing vision of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth as outlined in Sugar Land’s 2025–2027 Strategic Action Plan.

For more information on the City of Sugar Land and its strategic initiatives, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov.