Goodyear City Council appointed Bryan Langley the new city manager at its April 6, 2026, meeting — and he arrives with a resume custom-made for a growing community.

The longtime Texan is expected to begin on Monday, May 18, after concluding his three-year tenure as city manager in Kyle, Texas, a rapidly growing city like Goodyear.

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While there, he oversaw a $600+ million annual budget, a $1.3 billion capital improvement program, and a staff of roughly 500 employees.

His leadership advanced infrastructure projects, including the rollout of a $294 million road bond, a $200 million expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, and the strategic growth of new water sources, resulting in a 37% boost in the city’s water supply, according to the City of Goodyear.

He also improved public service delivery through innovation, including launching a customer service-focused 311 system to enhance resident access and responsiveness, supporting a drone-as-first-responder program, and leading a multi-agency partnership to create a new regional animal adoption center in Kyle.

Additionally, Langley strengthened economic development efforts across the city, continued the release, including the advancement of key projects, such as Kyle Park, a 101-acre mixed-use destination featuring retail, dining, housing and green space. 

Mayor Joe Pizzillo said Langley’s hiring was a strategic move. 

“Bryan brings extensive experience leading fast-growing communities like Goodyear,” he said in the city’s announcement. 

“This is a significant time for our city… The council is confident that Bryan is the right leader to guide responsible growth, maintain strong financial policies, and ensure the long-term viability of our community.”

As Kyle’s city manager, he has promoted major infrastructure projects, including a $294 million road bond program and a $200 million wastewater treatment plant expansion, while also supporting economic development efforts and improving public services.

Before Kyle, he was the city manager in Burleson, Texas, where he improved the city’s financial health, reduced the property tax rate over several years, and implemented a citywide strategic plan focused on performance and accountability, according to a bio provided by the City of Goodyear.

As the deputy city manager and chief operating officer in Denton, Texas, he oversaw about 1,800 employees and managed a $1.3 billion budget. 

Langley earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, as well as a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree in science in accounting information management from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Langley wasn’t looking for a new job. Goodyear’s growth and the city’s plans for managing it made the role appealing to him. He pointed to GSQ, new housing development trends, and recent commercial and economic wins.

Though he has spent his entire life in Texas, Langley said Arizona has been on his radar for years. He and his wife — now empty nesters with one child in New York City and another at the University of Utah — had long considered relocating.

“We love the outdoors. We like to play tennis. We love all the activities available in the Goodyear area,” he said. “It was the right time for us to look at an opportunity like this.”