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 Mayor
The Office of the Mayor oversees the Mayor’s daily schedule and advancing the priorities of the administration. The Office is overseen by the Chief of Staff.
 
Mairi Albertson, Chief of Staff 
Renee Sekander, Deputy Chief of Staff and
LGBTQ+ Liaison to the Mayor’s Office 
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.

Chris Winton, COO

chris.winton@memphistn.gov

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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Reginald Boyce, Director of Community Affairs and Special Assistant to the Mayor Reginald.boyce@memphistn.gov, 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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Matthew Szalaj, Special Assistant to Policy  
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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Tamika Williams, Director  tamika.williams@memphistn.gov, 901-738-0827
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
debbie.banks@memphistn.gov

(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
DeMarcus.Suggs@memphistn.gov
901-636-6080