BROWARD
COUNTY, FL - County Administrator Monica Cepero has named Michael W.
Ruiz as a new Assistant County Administrator. Ruiz, a seasoned professional
government administrator with nearly two decades of experience, will join Broward
County's leadership team on May 16.
Ruiz
is no stranger to County government. He
comes to Broward from Miami-Dade County where he has served as Assistant
Director of the Solid Waste Management Department since 2017. Prior to that, he worked
as Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, and was a Senior
Business Analyst in the Office of Management and Budget. With 19 years of public service, he brings extensive experience in Emergency Management; Accounting
and Finance; Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining; Procurement and
Contract Negotiation; and Capital Plan Development.
"I
am thrilled to welcome Michael to our outstanding Broward County executive team,"
said County Administrator Cepero." Michael has dedicated his career to
professional government administration and we are fortunate that he is bringing that diverse experience, dedication and passion to our Broward
County family."
Ruiz
received his Master of Business Administration from Florida International
University, Chapman Graduate School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts at Duke University.
May 11,
2022
MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Meyer, Assistant Director
Office of Public Communications