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Vickie Gainer

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City Manager at City of Lynn Haven
📍 Lynn Haven, Florida, United States

Vickie Gainer is a public administration and communications professional with over 40 years of experience. As the former and first female and African American City Manager for Lynn Haven, she managed a multi-million dollar budget and has deep expertise in strategic planning and business development. She holds an MS from Florida State University.

Deeply invested in her community for over four decades, Vickie has served on more than 20 non-profit boards, including the Bay County Boys and Girls Club and as a founding board member of IMPACT100 Gulf Coast. She and her husband are also active in their church as Sunday school teachers.

Unique fact: Vickie has been recognized multiple times for her career and community service, including being named a Florida State University Notable Nole.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
City Manager
Location
Lynn Haven, Florida, United States
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Public Sector Leadership
Her career culminated as City Manager of Lynn Haven, where she was the first woman and African American to hold the position, overseeing all city operations.
Community Development
Demonstrates a strong commitment to her local area by serving on over 20 boards, including the Bay County Chamber of Commerce and the United Way.
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Career

Work history

11-2019 - 7-2025
City Manager
City of Lynn Haven
4-2017 - 9-2024
Deputy City Clerk/Director of Administrative Services
City of Lynn Haven
9-2013 - 10-2015
Regional Business Development & Marketing Director
Halifax Media Group, LLC
8-2007 - 10-2013
Marketing Director
The News Herald
5-2006 - 6-2007
Assistant Marketing Director
Peoples First Community Bank
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Education
1-2002 - 5-2004
MS
Florida State University
1978 - 1981
BS
University of Montevallo
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