Latest World Class Employee News

Sep 24, 2025
Meet Melissa Burnett: the Friendly Face of the Planning and Development Department
Discover how Melissa Burnett’s dedication and support make a real difference every day.

Jul 17, 2025
Clerking with Kindness: How Bayley Cavazos Brings Heart to the Courtroom
This Southlake Court Clerk is helping make the justice system more welcoming — one interaction at a time.

Aug 29, 2024
Southlake Library Staff Make Every Day a Special Chapter: Meet Marva
Staff work tirelessly to create a vibrant and fun environment, and Marva is a key part of what makes the Southlake Library stand out.

Aug 28, 2024
Passion Makes Progress: Madisson Dunn’s Commitment to Southlake’s Environmental Wellbeing
From her first day as an intern to her current role, Madisson Dunn has become a champion for Southlake’s environment.

Jul 18, 2024
Exceptional Service in Action: Court Clerk Sara Villalobos Exemplifies Outstanding Customer Service
Sara Villalobos exemplifies integrity, transforming the City of Southlake Municipal Court with her exceptional customer care.
Sep 17, 2021
Meet World Class Employee Kevin Ferrer
When it comes to City plans and project management Kevin Ferrer is your go to person. He serves as the deputy city engineer for the Public Works Department where he leads and guides the engineering team on Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). The CIP is a five-year plan that the City has in place for construction…
May 21, 2021
City Manager’s Office Intern Named Outstanding MPA Student at UNT
Just weeks before graduation, City Manager’s Office (CMO) Intern Bora Sulollari was named this year’s Outstanding Master of Public Administration (MPA) Student for the University of North Texas (UNT). The Student of the Year award is given annually by the Department of Public Administration to the outstanding MPA student. The Outstanding Student Award includes a…

Dec 18, 2020
Meet World Class Employee Seantay Carpenter
As you drive through Southlake, you may notice signs about events, projects and upcoming meetings posted throughout the City. The person responsible for those public notifications is Seantay Carpenter. Carpenter is the landscape and zoning inspector for Planning and Development Services, where he assists developers, contractors and the general public with zoning, signage and code…

Nov 17, 2020
Meet World Class Employee Arianna Esparza
In Southlake, we strive for perfection and to exceed expectations by delivering world class experiences. That’s why we hire world class employees to deliver services with a smile! Meet Arianna Esparza. She is a recreation attendant with the Community Services Department. Esparza has been working for the City of Southlake for about a year in…
Oct 15, 2020
Meet World Class Employee Alphonse Wilson
Throughout the year, the City of Southlake highlights staff members who have shown dedication and provided exceptional service to our customers. Meet Alphonse Wilson. He is a recreation attendant at the Community Services Parks and Recreation Department. He has been working for the City since 2013 in Athletics and Programs sector of Champions Club specializing…