Paul Young announces appointees to city leadership

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Mayor-elect Paul Young announced a large portion of his administration as he’s set to take office in several days.

All division chief and director appointments are subject to approval by the Memphis City Council.

The appointees include:

New Appointments

Chief Information Officer - Eric Keane
Chief of Policy and Programs - Haley Simmons
Chief of Staff - Mairi Albertson
Chief Communications Officer - Penelope Huston
Chief Legal Officer (City Attorney) - Tannera Gibson
Deputy Chief of Staff - Karen Gause
Special Assistant: Community Affairs Director - Dr. Reginald Boyce
Special Assistant: Government/Legislative Affairs - Lydia Holmes Sokoll
Special Assistant: Youth Services Director - Brian Harris
Executive Assistant - Renee Sekander

Interim Appointments

Chief Financial Officer - Walter Person
Chief Operating Officer - Antonio Adams
Director, General Services - Melvin Jamerson

Reappointed to Current Position

Chief Human Resources Officer - Fonda Fouche
Fire Services Director (Fire Chief) - Gina Sweat
Police Services Director (Police Chief) - Cerelyn Davis
311 Director - Carolyn Malone
Animal Services Director - Ty Coleman
Engineering Director - Manny Belen
Gangs Violence Intervention Prevention (GVIP) Director - Jimmie Johnson
Director, Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development - John Zeanah
Housing & Community Development Director - Ashley Cash
Libraries Director - Keenon McCloy
Parks and Neighborhoods Director - Nick Walker
Public Works Director - Robert Knecht
Solid Waste Director - Philip Davis
Special Assistant: Neighborhood Affairs Director - Steve Shular

“We recognize the importance of the work we are tasked with and are building a solutions-oriented team capable of innovative thought and response,” said Mayor-elect Paul Young. “This team will be mission-focused on crime, community, and creating a stronger Memphis - our priorities will be defined by our city’s needs.”

Other roles are still in the process of being filled, including a new position of Special Advisor to the Mayor on Public Safety.

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