Rebecca L. Fleury

Rebecca Fleury joins SGR as a facilitator. She brings more than 25 years of public service experience to her role.

Rebecca has served in a variety of positions in her local government career and prides herself on always keeping “community” at the forefront of her endeavors. She recently retired as the city manager of Battle Creek, Michigan, where she was the longest serving city manager in that city’s history. She specializes in the fields of public finance and budgeting, public safety, community and economic development, and grants and project management.

Her approach in all situations is characterized by her commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and results-driven outcomes. As an experienced facilitator with a proven record of guiding elected officials and leadership teams through challenging situations, Rebecca works to address the immediate needs of an organization while also helping an organization’s leaders ensure its goals align with its long-term vision. She has also successfully led strategies to find top talent and attract the next generation of municipal leaders.

A comprehensive understanding of local government operations, combined with a dedication for community service, makes Rebecca an asset to any organization seeking to enhance its leadership capabilities. Her commitment to public service and those who make their careers as public servants is evident in her ability to build durable relationships with clients, stakeholders, and candidates alike.

In addition to serving on various boards at local, state, and national levels during her career, she is also a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), a Credentialed Manager through ICMA, and a past president of the Michigan Municipal Executives, ICMA’s state association in Michigan. She has also served as an adjunct professor in the field of public administration and continues to conduct presentation for undergraduate and graduate classes.

Rebecca holds a bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degree in public administration, both from Western Michigan University.