Jason Holley became American Canyon’s City Manager in October 2017 after serving four years as Public Works Director. During his tenure, American Canyon has fostered economic growth through new development and housing production. While these efforts help ensure American Canyon’s fiscal stability, they are carefully aligned with infrastructure investments and enhanced public safety - all against the backdrop of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Jason considers his track record of appointing women and persons of color to key leadership positions and supporting underrepresented groups with an empathetic, mentoring organizational culture to be a hallmark of his career.
After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2000, Jason began his career as a private consultant and a Registered Civil Engineer. He transitioned to the public sector in the mid-2000s with the City of Napa, where he led several high-profile infrastructure projects related to flood control and transportation and gained expertise in land development, emergency response and labor relations.
Jason lives in Napa with his wife, Robin, and their two children. Away from City Hall, he enjoys coaching youth sports, camping, skiing and, most of all, spending time with his family.