City of Allen
Marc Kurbansade has a diverse background in the field of community development and planning. Marc is currently serving as the Director of Community Development for the City of Allen since September 2017. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Development Services for the City of Rowlett from March 2014 to September 2017. Before that, they were the Director of Community Development for the City of Sachse, Texas from March 2012 to March 2014.
Marc's earlier experience includes roles such as Senior Planner for the City of Rowlett from March 2010 to March 2012, Project Manager/Planner for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. from May 2006 to March 2010, and Director for Land Design South, a landscape architecture/land planning firm, from November 2003 to May 2006.
Marc also worked as a Planner for Palm Beach County from September 2003 to November 2003, Assistant Vice President/Computer Programmer for Merrill Lynch from April 2000 to September 2003, and Assistant Planner for the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission from June 1999 to December 1999.
Marc started their career as a GIS Analyst for PBS&J from May 1998 to June 1999. Throughout their career, Marc has gained extensive experience in planning, zoning, building permits and inspections, environmental health, facilities maintenance, and project management. Marc has also worked closely with various government bodies and has a strong background in software development.
Marc Kurbansade holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which they obtained from 2015 to 2017. Prior to this, they pursued a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida Atlantic University from 1996 to 1998. Marc's undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from Stockton University, which they completed from 1993 to 1995. It is worth noting that Marc Kurbansade attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1992 but did not obtain a degree there. In addition to their academic achievements, Marc is certified by the American Planning Association's American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
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.