The search for a new city manager in San Augustine came to an end Monday night when the council voted to hire Randy Whiteman to that position.

Whiteman will start his new job July 20.

San Augustine Mayor Leroy Hughes says the council was looking for a candidate with experience and they found that with Whiteman.

He comes to San Augustine from the North Texas area and has an 18-year background in city administration, including Springtown, Lakeside, Ovilla, and Coleman.

Mayor Hughes said he believes Whiteman will be a good fit for San Augustine. He has a BBA in Finance and Master of City Administration, both from UT-Arlington. Whiteman has two grown sons, and his wife is a teacher.

Mayor Hughes was appointed by the city council to be interim city manager since the sudden death of Bruce Milstead in January.

Randy Whiteman will assume the city manager's position in San Augustine July 20.