City of Allen
Lee Battle has a diverse work experience in the field of community development and planning. Lee started their career in 1994 as a Senior Planner/Planner at the City of College Station and worked there until 2003. From 2003 to 2011, Lee worked at the City of Allen, starting as a Senior Planner and gradually progressing to the role of Assistant Director of Planning and Development. Lee then served as an Assistant Director of Community Development at the same organization from 2011 to 2020. Recently, Lee took on the role of Director of Community Enhancement at the City of Allen. In addition to their municipal work, they also worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Texas in 2018.
Lee Battle has a diverse and well-rounded education history. They started their academic journey at Lon Morris College, where they earned an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from 1988 to 1990. Following this, Lee attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Management from 1990 to 1993. They continued their education at Texas A&M University and obtained a Master's in Urban Planning from 1997 to 1999.
In addition to their formal education, Lee Battle also holds several certifications relevant to their field. These certifications include the American Institute of Certified Planners from the American Planning Association, Code Enforcement Officer from the Texas Department of State Health Services, and LEED AP from the U.S. Green Building Council. The specific date of obtaining these certifications is not provided.
City of Allen
From our humble roots as a railroad water station, the City of Allen, Texas has always been about connections and service. We’re not a small town anymore with nearly 100,000 residents in our dynamic and diverse community, but we aren’t overgrown either. It takes an organization that’s grounded, innovative and focused to stay true to our past, prepare for our future and continue to build a city that is trusted by families, businesses and visitors alike. And it shows – MONEY's "Best Places to Live 2017" has Allen tops in Texas and #2 in the nation. Family Circle, D Magazine, WalletHub, SafeWise, and Forbes have all given Allen praise and high rankings for livability, safety and economics. Allen is 25 miles north of Dallas, Texas and is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. This combines the policy leadership of elected officials with the managerial expertise of an appointed city manager. With a staff of nearly 800 individuals dedicated to our constituents, the City of Allen provides superior service in all levels of municipal operations. Our employees describe our organization as “forward-thinking,” “friendly,” and “appreciative.” We offer competitive salaries and benefit options as well as opportunities for growth, leadership and advancement. In 2016, Allen won several prestigious awards: the National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA); the Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association; and the Governor’s Community Achievement Award from Keep Texas Beautiful. In fact, it's difficult to find a department in the City of Allen who hasn’t been recognized for excellence! Visit CityofAllen.org/Jobs to see how you can become part of our talented team committed to serving the people and business of Allen.