2026 GFOAT Spring Conference

April 19-21, 2026 | Grand Hyatt, San Antonio

Speakers and sessions are subject to change. All events are at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio unless otherwise noted.
Handouts will not be provided on site.

Erik Walsh

City Manager, San Antonio

A native of San Antonio, Erik Walsh began serving as City Manager on March 1, 2019. In his role, he leads the City’s operations, organizational development, budget, fiscal policy and contract management.

Before being appointed City Manager, Walsh worked as the City’s Deputy City Manager and Assistant City Manager. Throughout his tenure, he has led efforts to enhance the effectiveness and delivery of City services.

His core focus is to serve our residents through exceptional customer service, strong financial management, data-driven decision making and leading an employee first culture. Because of this, Walsh has been nationally recognized for his contributions to the city management profession.