Passion Hayes Appointed Deputy City Manager

After a nationwide search, City Manager David Gaines has appointed Passion Hayes as Addison’s newest Deputy City Manager. Passion has served as Addison’s Director of Human Resources since January 2008.

Passion holds a Masters of Public Administration and Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of North Texas and two senior level certifications in Human Resources. Under Passion’s leadership, Addison was recognized for its workplace culture and named a Top Workplace in 2022 by The Dallas Morning News. While serving as the Director of Human Resources, she was awarded the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Professional of the Year in 2017 and has presented at numerous events sharing Addison's focus on excellent service delivery and employee culture.

"I am excited to step into this role and continue my career and commitment to Addison. This is an exciting time for our community, and I am proud to be a part of the legacy and future of this great organization as we propel forward."

Join us in congratulating Passion on her new role!