Michael Pleus, ICMA-CM

About Michael Pleus

Michael Pleus was born and raised in Windermere, Florida. He received his BA from Stetson in Political Science in 1994 and MBA from Stetson in 1999. He is also a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Education program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government. He earned his designation as a Credentialed Manager by the International City/County Management Association in 2008. 

His career in Public Administration began in 1994 as an Intern in the County Manager’s Office. He was promoted to Special Projects Coordinator and later an Assistant to the County Manager before leaving in early 2000. Michael was hired as Administrative Services Director for the DeLand in March of 2000. He was promoted to Assistant City Manager in 2001 and City Manager in July 2008. As City Manager, Michael is the Chief Executive Officer for the City and responsible for overseeing all City operations.

Michael is a Past-President of the Florida City and County Management Association. He is a member of the DeLand Breakfast Rotary and Past President of the Kiwanis Club of DeLand. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida League of Cities, Executive Committee of Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation, Volusia/Flagler Commission on Homelessness, and serves as Treasurer for the Community and Support Services Board for Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Additionally, he is active in Boy Scouts having served as Cubmaster, Troop Committee Treasurer, and Unit Commissioner.  

Over the years Michael has earned numerous service awards to include:

• Distinguished Alumni Award – Stetson University
• Professional Management Excellence Award from the Florida City/County Management Association
• Love Local Award – Neighborhood Center of West Volusia
• Golden Eagle Award from Boy Scouts of America - Timuqua District
• Exceptional Community Partner Award - Spring Hill Community Neighborhood Association 
• President's Award - Chamber of Commerce
• Employee of the Year Award and City Manager of the Year Award – Volusia League of Cities 
• Difference Maker of the Year – West Volusia NAACP 
• Young Business Leader Award - Volusia Business Report 
• Civic Responsibility Award - Stetson University
• Community Service Award - Salvation Army