Terrance Jones

Strategic municipal executive with more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience leading operations, multimillion-dollar public investments, budgets, contract administration, procurement, compliance, organizational improvement, and cross-functional teams for Texas municipalities. Managed more than $200 million in combined public funding throughout my career, including directing the City of Fort Worth’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which administered more than $80 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding, including funds allocated through Tarrant County. Recognized for translating complex challenges into practical solutions, coordinating departments around shared priorities, supporting executive leadership and City Council, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, accountability, and public service.

Experienced with interpreting and enforcing contract terms to ensure full compliance. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements to mitigate risks and prevent violations. Track record of maintaining high standards in contract review and policy implementation.

Contract compliance professional prepared to leverage extensive experience in monitoring contractual obligations and regulatory standards. Known for collaborative approach and achieving results through effective communication and problem-solving. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments with focus on policy analysis and compliance management.

• Managed more than $200 million in combined public funding throughout municipal career.
• Presented funding recommendations, policy items, and strategic initiatives to City Council and executive leadership.
• Coordinated the initial implementation of the City’s WIFIA financing initiative across multiple departments.
• Modernized grant administration by implementing Neighborly, replacing manual email workflows with an enterprise solution that improved transparency and efficiency.
• Prepared executive recommendations, AISs, ordinances, and resolutions supporting City Council action.
• Built collaborative partnerships across Public Works, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Legal, Development Services, nonprofit organizations, and regional agencies.
• Recognized for solving complex organizational challenges through strategic planning, collaboration, and process improvement.

• Directed more than $200 million in combined public funding throughout municipal leadership career.
• Led the City of Fort Worth’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program, administering more than $80 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding, including funding allocated through Tarrant County.