Michael “Mike” West, a professional administrator with 28 years of municipal government experience, is City Manager in Dothan, Alabama.  Prior to his November 2004 commence in Dothan, Mike served as City Manager in Johnson City, Tennessee, Assistant City Manager in Columbia, South Carolina and Budget Director in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Additionally, he was the Assistant to the County Manager in Florence, South Carolina. 

West, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Master’s Degree in Public Administration.  He served active duty in the United States Air Force from 1973-76 when he received honorable discharge.  West’s past private sector experience includes time in senior management with Waste Management Inc. of Florida and Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc.

As Dothan’s City Manager and an unfaltering community leader, West brings a wealth of experience in intergovernmental cooperation, financial management, economic development, as well as capital and redevelopment programs.  His keen attributes in communications, leadership and human relations is confirmed in his commitment to create and maintain quality, local communities.

Mike and his lovely wife of 32 years--Deb--are proud parents of two daughters, Stefanie—a student at Yale University completing her doctorate in genetics; Ashley, a senior at the University of South Carolina studying accounting; and son-in-law, Rob, a divinity student at Yale.  The West family enjoys tennis and sailing.