City Manager

City Manager Grant Goings

Wilson is a great city; full of history, charm, progress and potential. Thank you for your interest in our growing community You may contact me at ggoings@wilsonnc.org or 252.399.2300.

The City Manager's Office is located in the City of Wilson Municipal Building, 112 N. Goldsboro Street.

About the City Manager

Grant has served as Wilson City Manager since 2004. Prior to taking the helm here, he led cities and towns throughout our state. As City Manager, he acts as Chief Executive Officer for the city organization.

Experience

  • City Manager, City of Shelby, NC
  • Town Manager, Town of Elkin, NC
  • Town Administrator, Town of Bethel, NC
  • Assistant to the Town Manager, Town of Troy, NC

Memberships

  • North Carolina City/County Manager's Association
  • International City Management Association
  • Appalachian State University Local Government Alumni Association (Past President)
  • Western North Carolina Managers Association

Education

  • Appalachian State University, Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Concentration: Town/City/County Management, Minor: Urban and Regional Planning
  • Public Executive Leadership Academy (Inaugural Class), School of Government at The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill