Andrew Powers (Drew), a native of North Carolina, has nearly 25 years in local government experience in cities spanning the East and West coasts. He currently serves as City Manager for the City of Thousand Oaks, California, an agency he joined in 2007.
As the organization’s chief executive, he provides leadership and oversight of municipal operations for one of California’s most highly regarded cities. Thousand Oaks is home to 127,000 and serves as headquarters to numerous life science and technology companies. With a team of over 500 employees and an annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget in excess of $200 million, his team and the Thousand Oaks City Council have made major strides in responding to the housing crisis, building a nationally recognized biotechnology cluster, and addressing homelessness.

Andrew holds a BS degree from North Carolina State University and a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from California Lutheran University, where he also serves as an adjunct faculty member. On a personal note, Andrew and his wife Ashley spend much of their free time with their five-year-old daughter Sonny and enjoy surfing, hiking, and exploring the globe.