Ricky A. Horst
City Manager
The Ocala City Manager is Ricky A. Horst, who assumed the position in September 2008.
Prior to coming to Ocala, Horst served nine years as the city manager in South Jordan, Utah. He also has served as city manager in Lynn Haven and Marianna, Florida as well as in Santa Clara, Utah. Additionally, Horst has served as a Parks and Recreation Director, Public Works Director, and Utility Director.
He holds a Master of Arts degree in recreation management and community resource development from Brigham Young University and has completed course work toward a Master in Public Administration degree at Troy State University.
Before beginning his career in public administration, he served seven years as a professional scout executive in Little Rock, Ark., managing a program with over 17,000 members and over 5,000 volunteers working closely with organizations like United Way.
He and his wife Cynthia Horst have six children.
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1270
Ocala, FL 34478-1270