Meet Our Deputy City Managers

Lisa Goodwin

Deputy City Manager for Current Operations

The Deputy City Manager for Current Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City Government. Her focus is on ensuring that day-to-day city services are provided in the most efficient and effective way possible. She looks for ways to improve the quality and level of services provided to the citizens of Columbus; Works with community groups regarding community affairs and interest in city services. Develops strategic planning practices to anticipate future opportunities, issues and concerns.

Chairs various boards and committees in support of city initiatives. Assists the City Manager in the execution of his office, including the annual budget, capital programming, public and legislative issues. Assesses organizational structure, effectiveness, and staffing levels to meet current and future service requirements.

Responsible for several major direct service departments within the Columbus Consolidated Government: METRA Transit System, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Columbus Civic Center, Citizens Service Center/311 and Workforce Investment.

Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, AL - B.S. Degree in Business Administration
Troy University, Ft. Benning, GA - Master of Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness
1998 - Director of Transportation/METRA
1993 - Assistant Director of Transportation/METRA
1990 - Executive Assistant to the City Manager

Pam Hodge

Deputy City Manager for Finance, Planning and Development

Responsibilities are to assist the City Manager in the execution of his assigned duties, to emphasize future planning and development for the Columbus Consolidated Government; and to oversee the Departments of Finance, Community Reinvestment, Engineering, Planning and Inspections and Codes. The primary functions of these departments are planning and coordinating the efforts to improve our community and assisting in the planning to sustain and expand current industry while also recruiting new industry for the community.

2015 - CCG Deputy City Manager
2007 - CCG Director of Finance
2004 - CCG Assistant Director of Finance
Public Sector Sarasota and Key West, Florida
1988 - Wichita State University, B.S. Degree in Business

Ashley Hamilton
Administrative Assistant (Current Operations)
Kyndall Cason
Administrative Assistant (Finance, Planning and Development)