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Sam S. Gaston is a Practitioner-in-Residence in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program at Regent University's Robertson School of Government. With a career spanning decades, he has served as city manager of Mountain Brook, Alabama since 1993. Gaston previously held roles as adjunct professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1999-2014), chair of the National Advisory Board for Regent University's MPA Program, and leadership positions in the International City-County Management Association (ICMA) and the Alabama City-County Management Association.
- Education: MPA in Public Administration from Auburn University at Montgomery; undergraduate degree in Public Administration from Auburn University.
His research and teaching focus on city/county management, public administration leadership, and ethics. His work intersects governance, urban planning, and policy implementation, informed by his extensive practical experience in municipal leadership.
Gaston has received multiple accolades, including:
- Outstanding Public Official (Alabama Urban Forestry Association)
- Vocational Excellence (Alabama City-County Management Association)
- Administrator of the Year (Greater Birmingham Chapter of ASPA)
He contributes to academic governance by serving on the MPA Advisory Committee and the Advisory Board for the Government and Economic Development Institute at Auburn University.
