Mr. David Ream is a Southern Californian native and veteran public administrator, appointed as City Manager for the City of Santa Ana in 1986. He has been with Santa Ana since 1978 and has also served as Deputy City Manager, Director of Community Development, and Budget Officer. Prior to Santa Ana, he worked for the cities of Lakewood and Long Beach. Dave is a graduate of Arizona State University and Cal-State Long Beach, holding a master's degree in business administration. He has also participated in special programs for senior state and local government executives at Harvard University.

Dave and his wife Diane are the parents of three children.

Positon Overview: The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council and manages the daily activities of the City of Santa Ana and carries out the policy direction of the Mayor and Council. As City Manager, Mr. Ream provides professional leadership in the management of the City and is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and ordinances, coordination of all municipal programs and executive supervision of all City departments and agencies. The City Manager also provides effective municipal services through the coordination and direction of all City activities, finances and personnel and acts as liaison between the City and other governmental agencies, citizens, and business and community groups.