Caitlin Gard joined the staff at the City of Shawnee as the Assistant to the Public Works Director in February 2013. She was subsequently promoted to Assistant Public Works Director in 2015, Strategic Initiatives Manager in 2017, Assistant City Manager in 2018 and Deputy City Manager in 2022.
Caitlin Gard received her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Missouri system. She is an active member in numerous professional organizations including Caring for Kids and Nieman Elementary Site Council. Caitlin is also a graduate of the Certified Public Manager program through the University of Kansas Public Management Center.