Richmond, VA - Today, Mayor Danny Avula announced that Brandon Hinton's assignment has concluded, and he will be returning to Henrico County on Monday, July 7th, at the request of the County. Mr. Hinton, who is Henrico County's Deputy Manager of Administration, has served on loan to the City as Acting Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Finance and Administration since May 29, 2025.

"I am so thankful for Brandon and for the time he spent in City Hall with me and my team. It takes a special person to come into a completely unfamiliar work setting and dig in for the greater good. I appreciate his dedication and willingness to roll up his sleeves to move the work forward," said Mayor Danny Avula.

Operations in the Finance and Administration portfolio will continue uninterrupted with Rene Almaraz, Director of Procurement, serving as interim DCAO for Finance and Administration.

Since taking office, Mayor Avula has been focused on building a strong, skilled, and trustworthy leadership team. In January, he appointed Scott Morris as Director of Utilities, followed by Amy Popovich as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services. More recently, he announced the hiring of a new Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Odie Donald II, who begins on July 9. These key leadership appointments reflect Mayor Avula's commitment to cultivating a thriving City Hall that gets things done.

Additional leadership announcements are expected this month-including a permanent DCAO for Finance and Administration.