Boerne Assistant City Manager Danny Zincke recently graduated from a professional development initiative hosted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
The eight-month program prepares current and future municipal leaders for the evolving challenges of local government. The program’s curriculum focuses on core areas of municipal leadership, including governance, strategic planning, revenue management, and municipal finance. Participants also explore topics such as debt management, financial reporting, internal controls, and data analytics.
“Assistant City Manager Zincke brought extensive municipal experience to this program while still providing him with an opportunity to continue growing as a leader and gain fresh perspectives that will benefit our organization,” City Manager Ben Thatcher said. “His commitment to professional development reflects the City’s dedication to investing in our people and ensuring we remain at the forefront of municipal leadership while continuing to improve services for our residents.”
Throughout the program, Zincke participated in interactive discussions, completed coursework, and collaborated with peers from across the state on a group project designed to address real-world municipal challenges.
“As cities continue to face growing demands and limited resources, strong financial stewardship is more important than ever,” Zincke said. “This program enhanced my knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management so we can continue delivering high-quality services to our residents, customers, and visitors.”
Zincke has served the City of Boerne since 2011 and currently oversees a broad range of municipal operations as assistant city manager. Prior to assuming his current role in 2021, he served as both the director of community services and director of Parks and Recreation.
During his tenure, Zincke has led numerous capital improvement projects that have enhanced quality of life throughout the community, including improvements to River Road Park, Veterans Park, Curry Creek Trail, and Kinderpark.
He also oversaw the expansion of the Old No. 9 Trail and construction of the amphitheater at the Patrick Heath Public Library. Among his proudest accomplishments is helping facilitate the planting of more than 1,800 trees on public property throughout Boerne.
His municipal career spans more than 20 years, including previous service with the cities of Burnet, Buda, and Copperas Cove.
