Sean R. Stegall

Sean R. Stegall is the CEO of Cary, NC where he works with Council, staff, and community members to adaptively address the challenges and opportunities of America's second-largest town. From childhood, Sean was fascinated by the role of a city manager, comparing it to a real-life Wizard of Oz. He went on to earn a bachelor’s in political science, a master’s in public administration, and certifications from Harvard, UVA, and Vanderbilt. With experience, he’s learned it doesn’t take a wizard to create change, but a community with a shared vision, strong leadership, and the courage to face obstacles along their yellow brick road.