City Manager

Tyler Marr has worked in the Fort Collins City Manager’s Office for more than 10 years, beginning as an intern during both his undergraduate and graduate studies. He was appointed Deputy City Manager in 2022.

In his role, Tyler oversees a broad portfolio of services including Utilities, Connexion broadband, Sustainability Services and Community Services, including Parks, Recreation, Natural Areas and Cultural Services. He also manages the City’s federal and state legislative advocacy program, all with the goal of providing excellent municipal services for the community.

Over the years, Tyler has led and supported many special projects, helping find collaborative and innovative solutions on topics such as infrastructure, housing, climate, collective bargaining and community engagement.

Tyler holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Colorado State University.

Denzel Maxwell joined the City of Fort Collins as an Assistant City Manager in 2023. In this role, he leads several high-impact initiatives centered on digital transformation, service-delivery improvements and asset management.

Before joining the City, Denzel guided a wide range of initiatives in other municipalities, including developing and managing state and federal legislative policy programs, overseeing capital improvement projects and establishing a centralized approach to grant management. His leadership helped secure millions in state and federal funding and supported long-term community planning through comprehensive master plan development.

Throughout his career, Denzel has been committed to strengthening the connection between local government and the residents and visitors it serves.

Denzel holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Oklahoma State University.

Rupa Venkatesh joined the City of Fort Collins as an Assistant City Manager in 2022 after serving as Assistant to the City Manager in Northglenn, Colorado. There, she helped guide the city through the COVID-19 pandemic and led initiatives including forming the Diversity, Inclusivity and Social Equity (DISE) Board, developing the Crisis Response Unit, expanding homelessness services and engaging residents in traffic safety solutions.

Before Northglenn, Rupa served as Assistant to the Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk in Mooresville, North Carolina, where she helped re-establish the Youth Council, supported strategic planning and gained experience in community crisis response. She began her public sector career in constituent services for U.S. Senator Bill Nelson in Florida, eventually serving as Deputy Director of Constituent Services, where she learned the value of building trust and connecting government with residents.

Rupa holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Film, all from the University of Central Florida.