Bradford Hunt was hired in February 2023 as the Chief of Police in Gatesville, Texas. In May 2024, the City Council appointed him as the Interim City Manager of Gatesville, and in September 2024, Council formally appointed him to the full-time position. Brad is a Master Peace Officer and 30-year veteran of Law Enforcement and has been in various leadership roles since 2003.
Brad has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology, from Stephen F. Austin State University and instructed at the Basic Police Academy at Central Texas College and Temple College from 1999 to 2012. He graduated from Session 269 of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in 2017.
As the City Manager of Gatesville, Mr. Hunt oversees a city government with:
- Over $53 million in assets.
- 93 full-time employees.
- 46 part-time & seasonal employees.
- A total Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $33 million.
Mr. Hunt collaborates with the council, city leadership staff, and the community to ensure all city services meet the needs of the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Gatesville. He emphasizes a team-first, servant-oriented approach to all city staff.
Mr. Hunt is a member of the Texas City Managers Association, North Fort Hood Community Council, and Texas Municipal League. He is currently active in the following service roles:
- Centex Crime Stoppers (President)
- Lions Club of Gatesville (2nd Vice President)
- Central Texas Council of Governments (CTCOG) Executive Board (board member)
- CTCOG Emergency Communications District Board (board member)
- CTCOG Solid Waste Advisory Committee (board member)
- BelCor Regional Habitat Conservation Plan Coordinating Committee (board member)
- Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership (board member)
Brad is married and is blessed with five children and one grandson (and four dogs - and a cat). He spends his free time coaching youth sports, playing golf, working on cars, and relaxing with family.