The Administration Department is made up of the Town Manager, a Deputy Town Manager, and a Staff Attorney.
The Administration Department serves all departments and the Town Council. View the Town’s mission and vision.
David Hollis
Town Manager
Mr. Hollis has served as Leland’s Town Manager since 2011. A Leland native, he attended NC State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering and a master’s degree in Civil Engineering. He holds a Master of Business Administration from UNC-Wilmington.
Mr. Hollis has a professional background in engineering, project management, and water resources in both government and private-sector organizations. He holds certifications in water treatment and distribution, as well as in wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal.
In 2013, he was named Cape Fear Council of Government's Manager of the Year.
Missy Rhodes
Deputy Town Manager
Ms. Rhodes was designated Deputy Town Manager in 2023, having previously served as an Assistant Town Manager since 2017 and as the Town's Finance Director for approximately three years prior to that.
Originally from Cambridge Springs, Pa., she attended Penn State University where she received a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Ms. Rhodes has extensive professional experience in accounting and leadership within a variety of industries, including financial, marketing, and local government.
She is a certified N.C. Local Government Finance Officer.