city of greenville sc
Office of the City Manager
City Manager John Castile, appointed by City Council,
serves as the chief executive officer for the City of Greenville. His responsibilities
as City Manager include implementing policies approved by City Council, presenting
the annual budget, overseeing capital improvement programs and establishing the
agenda for City Council meetings. He is responsible for the hiring and supervision
of all City employees and for the day-to-day management of the City, and is also
charged with maintaining effective and positive relationships with public and private
agencies and organizations that affect the City’s interests.
Originally from Columbia, SC, Castile moved to Greenville in 1984 when he accepted
a full scholarship to play basketball at Furman University. He graduated from Furman
in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He also holds a master’s
degree in Public Administration. Castile has worked for the City of Greenville since
1995 and has held a number of positions within the organization, most recently as
Deputy City Manager.
Read Talk Magazine interview with John Castile
View WYFF Black History Month story featuring with John Castile