David McDavid was elected Mayor of the City of Zachary in November 2022 and officially took office on Monday, January 9, 2023. Before becoming Mayor, he served more than four decades with the Zachary Police Department and twelve years as Chief of Police. He graduated from the FBI National Academy and DEA Drug Commanders School, having trained with the best law enforcement officers in the world. He also served as a Delta Narcotics Task Force member for over three decades. 

Mayor David McDavid has worked for the City of Zachary in some capacity since he was 12 years of age. In 1984, he was a volunteer firefighter and reserve police officer. In 1988 he became a full-time police officer, and in 2011 became the Chief of Police.

He is a member of the Zachary Rotary Club and a 1983 graduate of Zachary High School. He is a long-time member of First Baptist Church. David is married to Sherry Jarreau McDavid and is the father of three children, Ricky, Brad, and Ashley. Ricky and his wife, Raquel, have two sons, Trae and Bo, and Brad and his wife, Amanda, have three children, Bradley, Archie, and Alena.

Brandie Triche was appointed as Chief Administrative Officer in January 2024. As the Chief Administrative Officer, Brandie Triche oversees the day-to-day departmental operations and individual employees. She previously served as the Assistant Park Director and City Grants Manager. She has a thorough knowledge of daily operations and a profound understanding of fiscal management, as evidenced by the successful execution of previous grant projects.

Brandie has completed numerous professional development courses through FEMA, the University of South Carolina Grant program, and Grants USA. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University. She serves as the Treasurer of the Zachary Charity League, is a member of the Zachary Rotary Club, and leads the Zachary Community Helpers. She serves on the Zachary United Methodist Church’s Nominations and Leadership Development Committee. She is a 2021 graduate of the Leadership North Program through the Zachary Chamber of Commerce.