Devon Rodriguez is the City of Sugar Land’s Director of Redevelopment, leading the City’s strategy to guide its next era of growth. With Sugar Land nearing buildout, Devon is actively advancing the City’s redevelopment and reinvestment efforts to ensure remaining opportunity sites and aging commercial areas are positioned for highest-and-best-use development that supports long-term fiscal sustainability and preserves Sugar Land’s exceptional quality of life.

She leads the teams responsible for the City’s comprehensive redevelopment priorities—fostering a strong commercial and residential reinvestment environment, aligning policies and incentives to enable strategic redevelopment, shaping a forward-looking housing strategy, preparing major redevelopment areas such as the Imperial Historic District and Lake Pointe Redevelopment District, and cultivating strong relationships with innovative developers and the community. Devon also oversees the City’s efforts to communicate the value of redevelopment and build community support for strategic growth.

With more than 15 years of economic development experience in California and Texas, Devon brings deep expertise in public-private partnerships, complex redevelopment projects, and long-range community planning. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis.

In 2025, Devon was named a finalist for Economic Developer of the Year at the Texas REDnews’ Commercial Real Estate Awards and was recognized among Houston Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business” for her leadership and impact in redevelopment.

Emily Pollard serves as Communications Manager for the City of Sugar Land’s Department of Redevelopment, where she leads strategic communications, marketing, and public relations efforts that advance the City’s redevelopment priorities. She drives comprehensive campaigns that inform and engage residents, stakeholders, and external audiences on redevelopment initiatives, investment opportunities, and long-term planning efforts.

Emily develops and executes integrated communication strategies that translate complex redevelopment programs into clear, accessible messaging across digital, print, media, and community engagement channels. Her work supports community understanding, builds public trust, and elevates awareness of redevelopment initiatives that shape Sugar Land’s future.

She collaborates closely with internal teams, elected officials, and external partners to deliver consistent, transparent communications that strengthen stakeholder alignment and support successful project outcomes.

Emily holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Sam Houston State University and brings over eight years of experience spanning journalism, public relations, and economic development marketing.

As Community Development Manager, Jon is responsible for designing and implementing community development related programs focused on achieving the City's redevelopment and reinvestment goals. Jon holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Public Service & Administration from Texas A&M University.

As Community Development Coordinator, Ana is responsible for supporting the Assistant Director of the Department of Redevelopment in projects related to long-term development, redevelopment and reinvestment, and public and private partnerships. Additionally, Ana assists in the City’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, Imperial Redevelopment District and Asset Management program for City-owned destination venues. Ana holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management with a Concentration in International Business from the University of Texas at San Antonio.