Dianna Giordano, Director of Human Resources and Civil Service for the City of Fort Worth, has been appointed as the city's newest Assistant City Manager, City Manager Jay Chapa announced during Tuesday’s City Council work session.
"We conducted an internal recruitment for this coveted position and found Dianna to have the expertise and experience needed to lead effectively as the City continues to grow," Chapa said. "I am excited to welcome her to the City Manager’s Office and look forward to her continued work in this new role."
Giordano has served as Director of Human Resources and Civil Service since June 2021, bringing over 25 years of HR leadership experience to her new position. Her expertise includes policy development and solution implementation, with experience at the city and county levels, as well as with municipally owned utilities.
Her experience encompasses employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, talent acquisition, and HRIS implementation, working with employees at all levels.
"It’s been a privilege to work for the City of Fort Worth," Giordano said. "I’ve been excited to be here since the first day I walked in. I look forward to serving in this new capacity and continuing to support the City, its residents and employees."
In her new role, Giordano will oversee Human Resources, Information Technology Solutions, Intergovernmental Relations, and CMO Administration. She will officially assume the position on Monday, April 7, 2025. An interim HR director will be named at a later date.
Giordano succeeds Interim Assistant City Manager Richard Zavala, who retired on March 28, 2025, after more than 30 years of service as Director of Park & Recreation.
