Brick, NJ – Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis is pleased to announce that he has selected Glenn Campbell to serve as Director of Public Works beginning on July 1, 2008.  Mr. Campbell has worked for the Township of Brick for six years and currently serves as the Deputy Department Head of Public Works.

“Our Public Works Department is the largest component of our municipal government and the department that has the most interaction with residents.  As such, it was important that I appoint someone who I had the utmost confidence in,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “Glenn is that guy.  He knows a great deal about Brick Township and our Public Works Department and shares my vision for the future of the community.”

Glenn Campbell – who is a Certified Public Works Manager – was hired by the Township in May 2002 to work in the Public Works Department after working in the banking industry.  “Glenn has an extensive customer service oriented background,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “He has used that background to develop and implement ways to improve service and efficiency and has assured me he will continue to do so.”

Some of Mr. Campbell’s accomplishments over the past six years include:

• The reconfiguration of the Ridge Road recycling facility.  This project improved traffic flow in and out of the facility and decreased residents’ waiting time.
• The implementation of a liquid calcium de-icing system for township streets.
• Oversaw a $5.1 million finance program to fund a new public works vehicle fleet.
• Developed new plowing and de-icing routes to improve efficiency and plowing efforts.
• Obtained grant money from the State and County to fund recycling education programs.
• Implemented lake management programs to combat invasive weed problems at Lake Riviera and Brick Lake.
• Assisted with the development of storm water management programs to comply with new state regulations.

Mr. Campbell has also served as the Township Recycling Coordinator since 2006.  Mr. Campbell is overseeing the township transition to the County-mandated dual stream recycling system.

Mayor Acropolis cites Mr. Campbell’s roots in the community as another factor in his selection.  “It was important to me personally that the person in that position have strong ties to our community,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “Glenn grew up here and his family calls Brick Township home.  That was crucial to my decision.”

By promoting from within, Mayor Acropolis estimates the Township saved over $150,000.  “Anytime we have an opening, we are going to try to fill that opening with a qualified employee,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “This practice saves taxpayers money by avoiding an additional salary and benefit package.”

Mr. Campbell’s appointment will begin on July 1, 2008. 

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