Ron Whitehead (M.P.A.), Addison :: was named the 2009 Metrocrest Citizen of the Year by the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce, which serves the communities of Addison, Carrollton and Farmers Branch. He was honored at an awards banquet in February. Serving as the city manager of Addison since 1982, he has received numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas City Management Association in 2006.