Interim City Manager Keith Kiplinger previously served as the Fire Chief for the City of Nacogdoches Fire Department. He is a certified firefighter, paramedic and licensed peace officer who has worked in public service for over 30 years. He worked for the Nacogdoches Fire Department from 1993 to 2000 as a firefighter, driver, and arson investigator.
Keith and his wife Ashley raised their daughter Katy in Nacogdoches, and she is now a senior at Texas A&M University.
In his spare time, Keith enjoys traveling with his family and is an outstanding home chef. His wife Ashley is a Flight Attendant for Southwest Airlines.