Mayor's Office

David McDavid was elected Mayor of Zachary in November 2022and took office on January 9, 2023. A lifelong member of the community, he brings more than four decades of dedicated public service to the role.

Before becoming Mayor, he spent over 40 years with the Zachary Police Department, including 12 years as Chief of Police. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the DEA Drug Commanders School and served more than 30 years on the Delta Narcotics Task Force.

Mayor McDavid’s commitment to Zachary began early. At just12 years old, he started volunteering for the city. In 1984, he became a volunteer firefighter and reserve police officer, later joining the police department full-time in 1988. Appointed Chief of Police in 2011, he led the department with distinction.

He remains active in the community as a member of the Zachary Rotary Club, First Baptist Church, and the Recreation and Park Commission for East Baton Rouge Parish (BREC).

Mayor McDavid graduated from Zachary High School in 1983. He and his wife, Sherry Jarreau McDavid, have three children: Ricky, Brad, and Ashley.

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.