Richmond, VA – Mayor Danny Avula announced that Brandon Hinton’s assignment as Acting Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Finance and Administration has concluded. Hinton will return to his role as Henrico County’s Deputy Manager of Administration on Monday, July 7th, following a request from the County. Hinton had been serving in the City 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.
Rene Almaraz, Director of Procurement, will take over as interim DCAO for Finance and Administration, ensuring that operations continue without disruption.
Since taking office, Mayor Avula has prioritized building a capable leadership team. In January, he appointed Scott Morris as Director of Utilities and Amy Popovich as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services. More recently, Odie Donald II was announced as the new Chief Administrative Officer, starting on July 9. These appointments reflect Mayor Avula’s focus on creating an effective City Hall.
Further leadership announcements are anticipated this month, including naming a permanent DCAO for Finance and Administration.
