Derrick Brown named new assistant Albany city manager
The position opened at the end of January when former Assistant City Manager Yvette Fields retired from the role.
Brown brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, city officials said in a news release. He has more than 32 years of manufacturing, accounting, business management, and leadership experience, having served in roles of increasing responsibility.
A Monroe Comprehensive High School graduate, Brown earned a bachelor of accounting degree from Albany State University and a master of manufacturing management degree from Kettering University, formerly known as GMI Engineering and Management Institute.
In his most recent role as chief financial officer for the city of Albany, Brown and his team have successfully managed a budget of more than $318 million. For 14 consecutive years and counting, the finance team has earned the 'Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting' from the Government Finance Officers Association. The team also earned the coveted 'Distinguished Budget Presentation Award' for Fiscal Year 2025 from the Government Finance Officers Association.
Brown is also a Certified Retirement Plan Fiduciary, awarded by the Georgia Association of Public Plan Trustees.
'Having achieved this level of success in his previous roles, I have no doubt Mr. Brown will continue to excel and make significant contributions on behalf of the city of Albany as he leads Administrative Services, the Department of Community and Economic Development, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, the Recreation and Parks Department, Technology and Communications, the Public Information Office and the Business Development Office,' Jacobs said.
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