County Announces Bokey as New Director of Public Works
Westminster, MD, Monday, July 25, 2022 –The Carroll County
Board of County Commissioners is pleased to introduce Bryan Bokey as the new
county Director of the Department of Public Works. Mr. Bokey will join the
county in his new role on August 18, 2022.
Mr. Bokey is a Certified Professional Engineer who brings a
strong educational background, public works leadership and more than 15 years
of engineering expertise from both the public and private sectors to this
position. Director Bokey will be charged with direction of the overall
coordination, evaluation, and operation of the Department of Public Works,
ensuring compliance with appropriate governmental and other regulatory and
reporting requirements. As Director of
Public Works, he is responsible for oversite of nine divisions consisting of
Building Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Fleet Management, Permits &
Inspections, Roads Operations, Solid Waste, Utilities, and Airport Operations,
in addition to transit services and building security.
“Growing up, my parents were public servants, and I knew I
would follow in their footsteps one day. When offered an opportunity to serve
the people of Carroll County, I was truly humbled and honored to be selected
for this position,” said Mr. Bokey. “I look forward to a long, fulfilling
career with Carroll County Government and tackling the challenges ahead for the
Department of Public Works.”
Mr. Bokey’s experience includes progressive experience as an
engineer and program manager in the public sector in addition to five years at
Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation as a project
engineer and bureau chief of utilities. These positions included strategic and
master planning as well as providing leadership, administration and supervision
to over 250 employees. Previous
positions include demonstrated skill in budgeting, quality control, asset
management, development management and code enforcement with strong emphasis on
data-driven solutions.
Mr. Bokey earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering
Management from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and a
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State
University. His education and training also include professional
certifications, licensures and extensive coursework in water and wastewater
condition assessment programs and hydraulic modeling.
Mr. Bokey lives in Carroll County where he resides with his
wife, two children, and two dogs. He is
an avid woodworker, an amateur photographer, and enjoys hiking, running,
travel, and spending time with his family.
“Bryan’s education, experience and leadership skills are
going to be tremendous assets to Carroll County and the Department of Public
Works, and we are thrilled to have him join our management team,” said Board of
Commissioner President Ed Rothstein. “I am excited for Bryan’s direction to
continue the operational excellence in the county’s largest department, which
is responsible for providing, managing and sustaining many of the structures
and services essential to the welfare and quality of life for our residents.”
https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/residents/county-news/carroll-county-government-news-release-2022-archive/county-announces-bokey-as-new-director-of-public-works/
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