Mayor Woodfin announces new leadership appointments

From the City of Birmingham

October 29

Birmingham, AL — Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced several leadershipappointments within his office and the City of Birmingham Department of Public Works, strengthening the City’s leadership team and advancing its commitment to efficient operations, infrastructure improvements, and quality city services.

The appointments include:

Mayor’s Office

• Josh Yates will serve as Interim Chief of Public Infrastructure, overseeing key infrastructurepriorities and initiatives. Yates brings more than 15 years of municipal experience, including leadership roles with the City of Birmingham and City of Tuscaloosa. He most recently served as Director and Deputy Director of Public Works, overseeing citywideinfrastructure maintenance, waste collection, and major operational functions. Yates will move into the interim role to replace James Fowler, who was recently named Chief Facilities Officer and Associate Vice President at UAB.
• Hunter Garrison will serve as Senior Project Manager in the Mayor’s Office of Public Infrastructure.

 Department of Public Works

• Terry Davis will serve as Interim Director of the Department of Public Works. Davis bringsmore than 40 years of experience with the City of Birmingham, advancing through multiple roles, including Construction and Maintenance Superintendent and Deputy Director of Operations. He has overseen large-scale maintenance and construction programs and teams responsible for essential city services.
• Jaccari Hampton will serve as Interim Deputy Director of Construction and Waste Operations.

“These appointments reflect our commitment to strong leadership, accountability, and delivering results for the people of Birmingham,” said Mayor Woodfin. “Our infrastructure and public works teams play a critical role in keeping this city moving. I am confident these leaders will help us continue that work and move Birmingham forward.” 

The appointments are effective November 1.