Eric DeMoura was appointed to the position of town administrator on October 1, 2010. He currently manages nine departments, 623 employees, and a $76 million annual budget for the fourth largest municipality in South Carolina. Prior to his appointment as town administrator, Mr. DeMoura served as deputy town administrator for four years, and as deputy director of administrative services for three years.

Prior to joining the Town of Mount Pleasant, Mr. DeMoura held the position of deputy mayor in Taunton, Massachusetts, where he assisted the mayor in the management of 30 city departments, 2,000 employees, and a $130 million budget. As chief advisor to the mayor, he lobbied state and federal governments to secure funding and improve education and aging infrastructure. He spearheaded the development and implementation of more than $100 million in infrastructure improvements and developed a financial plan that erased a $1 million deficit at the city’s nursing home. Reforming budget processes, purchasing procedures, and personnel policies defined the quality of his position in Taunton.

Additional Experience
Additional experience included the position of County Manager of Caswell County, North Carolina, where Mr. DeMoura began his public service. Highlights included the management of 23 county departments, 250 employees, and a $20 million budget.

Mr. DeMoura is a graduate of Clemson University. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and master's degree in public administration. He also holds a County Administration Certification from the University of North Carolina. He is a member of the International City / County Management Association and the South Carolina City and County Management Association. Mr. DeMoura lives in Mount Pleasant with his wife Jamie, his daughter Cally and his son Cannon.