Fulton County Government Center Leadership

Experienced government Executive; management consultant; and legal counsel. Currently serve as Chief Operating Officer of the largest County within the State of Georgia serving nearly 1 million residents, 32 departments, 5,500 remarkable employees, and a combined annual budget more than $1 billion. Skilled at developing cost-saving and efficiency-generating recommendations to improve government operations. Proven record of providing training and direction in areas of strategic planning, organizational development and business process reengineering. Experienced at engaging stakeholders and working with officials of various federal, state, city, county, and other governmental agencies in support and development of plans and priorities for programs and activities. Accountable to an elected Board of Commissioners to carry out policy and assist the County Manager with ensuring efficient, effective operation of the County government. Also served as: Administrative Law Judge for the City of New York, Department of Finance; Assistant Deputy General Counsel for the Mayor of the District of Columbia as head of the Legal and Policy Unit -- Department of Human Resources; Engagement Principal for Georgia regional projects -- Smart Insights Group, LLC.

Results-driven leader with 20+years utilizing a structured yet flexible approach to exceed operational goals, leading individuals & teams in high-pressure public and private sector environments.

David White is an Assistant Chief Investigator at Fulton County Government and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked as Police officer, Task Force Agent, Investigator at City of College Park Police Department and Police Officer II at Georgia State University. David attended Tuskegee University between 1985 and 1986 and Alabama A&M University between 1986 and 1988.

Donald Sequeira is a Senior Vice President at Seismic and Assistant Chief Information Officer at Fulton County Government and is based in Duluth, Georgia. He has worked as Director-Strategic Accounts at Birlasoft, Manager- Resources at CAE Technology, and Deputy CIO/Deputy Director at Gwinnett County Government. Donald studied at Don Bosco High School between 1970 and 1978, Loyola College between 1979 and 1982, and Xavier Labor Relations Institute between 1982 and 1984.

Dwight Brower is an Elections Chief at Fulton County Government and is based in Greater Atlanta Area.

As Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Infrastructure, Ellis Kirby is responsible for managing Public Works, Real Estate & Asset Management, and Information Technology, and provide strategic alignment with Registration & Elections.

Prior to his appointment to this position in September 2018, Kirby served as the Director of the Department of Real Estate & Asset Management, with responsibility for managing over 5 million square feet of buildings, 200 plus buildings and an operational budget of over $30 million dollars along with a capital plan of over $200 million dollars. He previously served as Regional Vice President for Sodexo’s Campus Division and brings more than 20 years of experience in infrastructure and facilities.

Ellis is a member of numerous trade groups and associations and holds a variety of industry certifications including LEEDS Accredited Professional (LEED AP), Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP), Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Cogeneration Professional (CCP). Ellis has been active in community activities that include Rotary, Jaycees, Sertoma and Toastmasters.

Kirby is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia in 1991. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of West Georgia and a Masters of Building Construction from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Elsa Castro is an Interim Chief Assistant Purchasing Agent at Fulton County Government and is based in Lithonia, Georgia. She has worked as Deputy Court Clerk at Orange County Clerk of Courts; Legal Secretary at Law Office of Joseph Morrell, PA; and Contracting Officer at City of Atlanta. Elsa attended University of Phoenix between 2003 and 2007.

Keith Campbell is a Chief Technology Officer at Fulton County Government and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked as Director, Technology Engineering at Georgia State University. Keith attended Georgia State University.

Kenneth L. Hermon, Jr. SHRM-SCP is a Chief Human Resources Officer at Fulton County Government and is based in Greater Atlanta Area. He has worked as Assistant Director at Division of Personnel, Associate Director at Government of the Virgin Islands - Division of Personnel, and Associate Director at Division of Personnel. Kenneth studied at Morehouse College between 1990 and 1995 and University of the Virgin Islands between 1997 and 1999.

Lance Cross is a Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney at Fulton County Government and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.