City Of Pasadena Announces New Public Works Director

PASADENA, Calif.- After conducting a nationwide search that spanned several months and attracted many well-qualified candidates, Mr. Greg de Vinck has been selected to be the next Public Works Director with the City of Pasadena effective Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He will oversee a department with 273 full-time employees and an annual budget of $ 93.5 million.

Mr. de Vinck has 28 years of experience in public works and was most recently the Public Works Director with the City of San Gabriel for six years. At San Gabriel, he oversaw the operations of public works, including Administration, Engineering, Field Operations, Fleet Maintenance, Parks and Facilities, and Wastewater (including stormwater). Under his leadership, the city's Pavement Condition Index improved from 58 to 85, going from the worst to the best streets among all its neighboring cities. He improved operational efficiencies, designed and constructed an addition to the police station using only in-house staff, surveyed and modeled the entire sewer system for efficient capital planning, and expanded the use of GIS software to improve maintenance operations, work-order tracking, and public access to data.

Prior to San Gabriel, he worked in the engineering division for the City of Santa Monica for 22 years, successfully managing dozens of Capital Improvement Projects, including many of the largest and most complex projects the city has undertaken, including several LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) - certified projects.

Mr. de Vinck has a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University with an emphasis on structural design and six years of private engineering experience designing and inspecting bridges in New Jersey and Ottawa, Canada.

"Greg will be a tremendous asset to our City. He has a robust public works background, a proven track record delivering projects both big and small, and is known for his innovative and forward thinking mindset. I am confident he will work well with both the community he serves and his nearly 300-person team, engaging their expertise to bring about creative solutions to the challenges that lie ahead," said City Manager Miguel Márquez.

"I am thrilled to join Pasadena as the next Public Works Director. I love public works and the essential services that support and enhance a community's quality of life. It's highly rewarding to deliver successful Capital Improvement Projects as well as efficient and reliable services to the public. Making lives better through public infrastructure and municipal services is what public works is all about," said de Vinck.

Pasadena is near and dear to Greg, as he lives nearby and enjoys shopping, dining, and playing weekly ice hockey in Pasadena. He and his wife Christina love international travel, trying new restaurants, cooking together, and spending time with family.