Richard Stogner

Richard Stogner is the Executive Assistant and Chief Operating Officer for DeKalb County.  As Executive Assistant and Chief Operating Officer, Richard oversees the effectiveness and efficiency of county operations throughout DeKalb.  Additionally, he serves in a dual reporting role to the CEO and the Board of Commissioners, which is constitutionally authorized through the county's Organization Act.

Richard's distinguished background in public service includes serving in top posts in the administrations of Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson and Andy Young.  Richard also developed the City of Atlanta's first Capital Budget Program in addition to overseeing a comprehensive plan to finance construction of a new midfield terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  His extensive experience as a public administrator also includes serving as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the 1996 Olympic Games.  Most recently, Richard served as Executive Assistant and County Administrator to former DeKalb CEO Vernon Jones.

Richard completed his undergraduate degree at Georgia Institute of Technology.  He also earned a Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Public Administration from Georgia State University.

Departmental Summary - Office of the CEO - Operations Group

The Operations Group provides policy direction and executive management over internal departments in DeKalb County Government.  The Operations Group is led by the Executive Assistant/Chief Operating Officer and serves as the chief administrative aide to the CEO and the Board of Commissioners.

The Operations Group assists the CEO in developing the Executive Proposed Budget.  This eight-month process involves coordination with departments in preparing their operational budgets and review and approval from the Board of Commissioners.

The Operations Group assists the CEO in vetting and producing and presenting the Executive Proposed Agenda.  The Executive Proposed Agenda includes department items that are necessary in conducting the County's business which include amendments to the County Code, zonings, variances, contracts, grants and appeals.  During the Board of Commissioners' Committee of the Whole meetings, the Executive Proposed Agenda is presented to the Board of Commissioners for their consideration as a business item for their regular meetings.

Process improvement and employee relations are also a function of the Operations Group.

The Operations Group is divided into three function areas: Administrative Services, Development and Infrastructure.  The Administrative Services Group includes the following departments: