Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has appointed Al Gardner to be executive director of general services.
Gardner, who serves on the Denver Civil Service Commission Board, will “play a pivotal role in advancing the city’s commitment to sustainable practices, managing facilities, and ensuring operational efficiency,” the mayor’s office said in a news release.
“Al Gardner’s extensive experience across the public and private sectors is a testament to his profound leadership in tech and operations,” Johnston said in a statement. “I am excited to see him drive transformative changes that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of services.”
The department Gardner would oversee provides support to more than 40 city and county agencies, departments and offices by managing maintenance, operations and security for “over 5.78 million square feet in 134 city-maintained facilities and structures; city utility payments; facility sustainability and efficiency efforts; requests for proposals, contracts, master purchase orders; procurement spending; and city surplus property sales,” the mayor’s office said.
Gardner has served on the Denver African American Commission, the Denver Citizens Oversight Board, and has contributed to the Denver Police Department Chiefs and the Denver Sheriff’s Advisory Boards.
All of Johnston appointments must be approved by the Denver City Council.
