City Manager Staff Biographies

Greg Caton is a dedicated and experienced public administrator, currently serving as the Scottsdale City Manager. In this role, he oversees a wide array of departments including the Assistant City Manager, Police, Fire, Transportation & Infrastructure, Planning & Development Services, Human Services & Library, Parks & Recreation and Preserve, Water Resources, and Enterprise Operations.

A native of Colorado, Greg has a rich history in city management, having previously held the position of City Manager for the City of Grand Junction, Colorado, and the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona. Additionally, he has served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Durango, Colorado.

Greg's academic achievements include a bachelor's degree in political science from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver. He is also a credentialed city manager through the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

His commitment to local government extends beyond his managerial roles, as Greg actively participates in statewide multijurisdictional groups and boards, contributing his expertise to foster community development and efficient governance.

Jeff Walther serves as Assistant City Manager for the City of Scottsdale, bringing over three decades of public service experience, leadership, and deep community commitment to the role. Jeff began his career with the Scottsdale Police Department in July 1994 as a police officer. Over the course of a distinguished 28-year career, he served in nearly every capacity within the department, holding every sworn rank and gaining a comprehensive understanding of public safety operations and organizational leadership.

On Dec. 1, 2020, Jeff was appointed as Scottsdale’s seventh Chief of Police. His tenure as Chief came during a time of profound national and local challenges including civil and social unrest, the COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread political division, which had a lasting impact on the law enforcement mission across the country. Despite these challenges, Chief Walther led with resilience, transparency, and vision. Under his leadership, the Scottsdale Police Department achieved new standards of professionalism, technological advancement, accreditation, and community engagement, becoming a model of law enforcement excellence at the local, state, and national levels.

Jeff’s leadership was recognized with numerous honors: Arizona Police Chief of the Year in 2022, the City of Scottsdale’s Bill Donalson Award for Visionary Leadership in 2024, and the Jim Hill Award from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale in 2025 for his Extraordinary Commitment to Youth.

On Jan. 26, 2025, Jeff was promoted to Assistant City Manager to take on a broader leadership role in city government. In this new capacity, he continues his legacy of service by supporting and guiding employees across all City departments. Jeff is honored to serve in this role and remains committed to advancing the City’s mission and values.

Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Northern Arizona University and is a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA).