Community Development
Jim Callaway
James M. Callaway, currently Executive Director for Community Development, has responsibility for Permits/Inspections and Planning. He was appointed to this position in November 2005.
He joined the City in November 2001, as Development Services Director, with responsibility for Planning, Building Permits & Inspections, Health and Code Enforcement.
During his tenure as Director, Jim successfully recruited a City Planner and developed a fully functional City Planning Department. Portions of the Comprehensive Plan were updated, including development of a future Land Use Plan.
He was also instrumental in the development of annexation policy for undeveloped property and in the annexation of Avalon and Brazos Landing subdivisions, all of which have added more than 3,000 acres to the City.
Previously, Jim had been Development Services Director for the City of College Station and was responsible for the management and direction of similar activities.
He holds Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s Degree of Urban and Regional Planning from Texas A&M University. In 1976, he joined the staff of College Station. His previous positions there include City Planner and Assistant Economic and Development Services Director.