Rolesville operates under a council-manager form of government, where the Town Board is responsible for legislative actions and the Town Manager is responsible for overseeing Town operations.
The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Board as Chief Administrative Officer of the town, and is ultimately responsible for the enforcement of local laws, and the assurance of sound fiscal and operational practices of the town.
More information about the job of the Town Manager is provided by the International City/County Management Association.
TOWN MANAGER
Eric Marsh was hired as Rolesville's Town Manager on June 4, 2024. Mr. Marsh served as Rolesville’s Assistant Town Manager since November 2021, and had served as the Interim Town Manager since December 2023.
Mr. Marsh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from UNC Chapel Hill. He has amassed 14 years of experience in civil engineering, project management, strategic planning, and leadership with the City of Durham, Town of Carrboro, Durham County Government, and UNC Healthcare.
In addition to holding memberships in the International City/County Manager’s Association, the North Carolina City/County Management Association, and the National Forum of Black Public Administrators, Mr. Marsh was recently recognized by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) as one of the nation’s 100 Top Influencers in Local Government for 2024. According to ELGL, Mr. Marsh is “a role model in local government who is paving the way for others.”
In addition to his career obligations, Marsh serves as Board Chair for the YMCA of the Triangle and mentors future engineers and public sector leaders.
ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER
Currently Vacant
