EXECUTIVE

Mailing Address

125 N. Main St. Memphis, Room 700
TN 38103

Phone

901-636-6000

M-F

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

The Executive Division, led by Mayor Paul Young, provides leadership and operational guidelines to all divisions within City government. It also provides direct management of key functional areas.

DEPARTMENTS

Office of the Chief Operating Officer

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer oversees the city’s daily business operations and administration and insures the operational efficiency and quality of city services.

Antonio Adams, Chief Operating Officer

Office of Communications

The Office of Communications serves as a conduit for media coverage of the City and spearheads digital and social media communications.
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Penelope Huston, Chief Communications Officer

Keenan Lowery, Communications Operations Administrator

Office of Community Affairs

The Office of Community Affairs works to engage all members of the Memphis community by serving as City government’s liaison to key constituent groups including neighborhood associations, multicultural and immigrant populations, faith-based, civic and human service organizations.

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Dr.Reginald S.Boyce, Director

901-636-6825

Office of Intergovernmental Relations

Our Office of Intergovernmental Relations coordinates the City of Memphis’ relationships with all other government entities – including federal, state, county and other cities. The office coordinates the City’s legislative efforts in both Washington, D.C., and Nashville and works to identify grant opportunities for all City divisions.

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Haley Simmons, Programs & Policy Chief
Lydia Holmes Sokoll, Policy Director

Violence Intervention Program (VIP)

The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) provides proactive and holistic support to individuals in Memphis affected by violence. VIP reduces violence in our community by engaging at-risk individuals affected by or vulnerable to gun violence through suppression and prevention.

Office of Youth Services (MOYS)

The vision of MOYS is to become a center point for all youth-oriented services and enrichment programs in the City of Memphis by focusing on initiatives that add value through education, health, employability and justice.
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Brian Harris, Director

(901) 636-6264

Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement

The Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement is a collaborative effort between County and City government. We serve as the bridge between government and community organizations (businesses, non-profit, community-based organizations) to reduce violence by addressing the root causes.
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Internal Audit

Internal Audit serves as an independent appraisal function that provides the Mayor, City Council and Division management with objective appraisals and recommendations for activities reviewed.
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Debbie Banks, CFE, CICA, CMFO, City Auditor
[email protected]

(901) 636-6185

The Office of Creative and Cultural Economy

The Office of Creative & Cultural Economy advances Memphis’ vibrant cultural landscape and fosters economic growth by championing, cultivating, and investing in its artists, cultural organizations, and creative enterprises. Learn More

DeMarcus Suggs, Director of Creative & Cultural Economy
[email protected]
901-636-6080