Get to Know Your DCAO: Brian Albright, FG3
/Get to know the County’s new leadership team in a series of stories highlighting some professional and personal highlights. It started with Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton.
In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to the CAO’s leadership team – the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Deputy Chief Administrative Officers and Chief Financial Officer.
Right now, it’s Brian Albright’s turn. He’s the new DCAO for the Finance and General Government Group. As the former director of County Parks and Recreation, see how he enjoys the outdoors!
What is your leadership style?
Supportive. Establish the vision, equip the team with the resources they need to achieve it, roll up your sleeves to help when needed, otherwise get out of the way.
What prompted you to apply for a job at the County?
I wanted to build the biggest and best regional park system in America. The County gave me that opportunity.
Advice to someone who wants to move ahead in their career.
Be willing to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. Seek out new challenges. Build relationships across the enterprise and the industries/communities you serve.
Do you have a particular philosophy, motto or saying that inspires you?
Truth matters and character counts.
Favorite activity or hobby?
Too many to name, but golf, surfing, hiking and biking are a few.
Oddest thing that ever happened to you?
Too many to name the top oddity. I seem to attract oddness, probably because I’m kind of odd myself.
Where did you grow up?
Denver
Favorite food or cuisine?
Pizza
Least favorite food?
It’s a tie…cilantro and onions.
Favorite place to eat?
Street tacos anywhere (hold the cilantro and onions).
Do you have any pets and what do you like about them?
A dog Buckeye. I like him because he’s a fighter. He’s 15 years old, blind and deaf, and has way exceeded his life expectancy as a big dog. But he keeps hanging on and bringing joy to our family.
How do you juggle home and professional life?
I work hard, but when important home and family stuff comes up, I don’t miss it. I hand the work keys over to someone else. I have regretted missing special family moments because of “important” work assignments but I have never regretted the times when I prioritized family and friends.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I like going to Broadway musicals with my daughter.
Also read:
Get to Know Your DCAO: Dahvia Lynch, LUEG