City Council Appoints New City Manager

During its October 4 meeting, the Greensboro City Council voted to appoint Nathaniel “Trey’ Davis as the new City Manager, effective today.

Davis succeeds interim City Manager Chris Wilson, who will resume his role as Deputy City Manager. 

Mr. Davis has served as Assistant City Manager since 2019. In this capacity he has been integral to public safety, infrastructure and economic development.

“After an extensive, national search, the City Council selected Mr. Davis due to his years of service to the community and extensive experience in public safety, a primary focus of Council,” said Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan. “I look forward to his innovative approaches to the continued vibrancy of Greensboro.”

Davis began his public service career in 1996 as a police officer in Creedmoor, NC. He joined the Greensboro Police Department as a patrol officer in 2002. Throughout his tenure, Davis has served in various roles and ranks, including Commander of the Office of Community Engagement and the Criminal Investigations Division.

He also served as the Commander of Professional Standards, where he was responsible for ensuring the department adhered to ethical standards.

“I am honored by the level of confidence the City Council has shown in my leadership ability,” said Davis. “Greensboro offers an exceptional quality of life. As we prepare for continued growth, I look forward to working with our leadership and employees to focus on supporting our infrastructure, economic development and public safety as a whole.”

Davis is a graduate of the Public Executive Leadership Academy; UNC School of Government; Boston University’s Senior Management Institute for Police; Administrative Officers Management Program at North Carolina State University; and Leadership Greensboro.

Davis earned his Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree from Liberty University.