Biography

Robert Sturns serves as the Economic Development Manager for the City of Fort Worth where he works to negotiate terms and structure economic development program agreements for real estate projects throughout the City.  Prior to his current position, he was the Economic Development Manager for the City of Arlington.  He also holds the designation of Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council.

Active in the community, he is a past board member of the Van Zandt Southwest YMCA, McDonald YMCA, Fort Worth Economic Development Corporation, William Mann Community Development Corporation and Cancer Care Services.  He is a member of the Texas Economic Development Council, the Urban Land Institute and Leadership Fort Worth.  Past and present volunteer activities include the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, The Women’s Center of Fort Worth, Child Advocates of Tarrant County, Fort Worth ISD and the United Way.