Interim finance DCAO in Richmond announced as acting officer returns to Henrico
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond Mayor Danny Avula announced on Friday that the acting deputy chief administrative officer (DCAO) will return to Henrico County after completing his assignment.
According to an announcement from the city shared on Friday, July 4, Brandon Hinton's assignment as the DCAO for Finance and Administration, which began on May 29, has concluded.
Hinton is set to return to Henrico County on Monday, July 7, as the deputy manager of administration at the county's request.
“I am so thankful for Brandon and for the time he spent in City Hall with me and my team. It takes a special person to come into a completely unfamiliar work setting and dig in for the greater good. I appreciate his dedication and willingness to roll up his sleeves to move the work forward.” Mayor Danny Avula
Operations in the Finance and Administration portfolio will continue uninterrupted with Rene Almaraz, director of procurement. She will serve as interim DCAO for Finance and Administration following Hinton's departure.
The news comes more than a month after one of the top Richmond officials resigned following less than five months on the job.
Avula appointed Scott Morris as director of utilities, followed by Amy Popovich as deputy chief administrative officer for human resources.
The city's new chief administrative officer, Odie Donald II, will begin on July 9.
Additional leadership announcements are expected later in July, which include a permanent DCAO for Finance and Administration.
