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Missouri City to transition development services director; interim named

Missouri City City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission (joint meeting) · July 27, 2026
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Summary

Development Services Director Jennifer Thomas will leave after two decades of service; assistant city manager said Torai Nuri will serve as interim director while the city finalizes a consultant contract and continues the search for a permanent replacement.

Assistant City Manager Shashi Kumar announced that this meeting was the last for Development Services Director Jennifer Thomas, who has worked for the city for roughly two decades. Kumar thanked Thomas for her service and said the city has begun a search for a new director.

Kumar introduced Torai Nuri as the interim director and said the interim city manager has engaged an experienced consultant to assist with the transition; the name of the consultant is under contract negotiation and not yet public. Kumar said staff will continue recruitment and transition work while the department supports current planning and development tasks.

Ending: The city will hold a farewell event for Jennifer Thomas and will continue the recruitment and onboarding process for the permanent director.