Town Manager

The Town Manager is the chief executive that oversees the administration and strategic direction of all Town departments and provides leadership to the organization.  The Town Manager is appointed by and reports to the Truckee Town Council. It is their responsibility to translate and implement policies created by the Truckee Town Council into government and operational action by staff.

Jen Callaway was appointed as the Town Manager in October 2020. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Geneseo, a Masters of Public Administration from Syracuse University, and a Law Degree from Syracuse University College of Law. She has over 20 years of experience in local government and success with several agencies, including executive positions with the City of Sonora, Town of Los Gatos, and most recently for the City of Morro Bay as the Finance Director, Acting Public Works Director, and Public Information Officer.

Jen Callaway has a passion for serving small communities, where she can get to know residents and business owners, and foster lasting relationships based on transparency and collaboration. Jen loves animals and is often seen with her dog, Dudley, by her side.