Kareem Murphy
Assistant County Administrator – Disparity Reduction
Email: kareem.murphy@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-596-9711
Fax: 612-348-9777
The assistant county administrator of Disparity Reduction is responsible for the strategic coordination and management of the county's disparity reduction efforts. The position advises the county administrator and county board on policies and issues related to reducing disparities in the following domains: education, employment, health, housing, income, justice and transportation. Departments in this line of business track measurable data, lead training efforts and align county contract spending with the goal of reducing disparities to improve the lives of Hennepin residents and employees.
Jodi Wentland
Deputy County Administrator – Health and Human Services
Email: jodi.wentland@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-543-4344
Fax: 612-348-9777
The deputy county administrator for Health and Human Services is responsible for health reform efforts and service delivery integration, quality and innovations across health and human services programs and services while lowering health costs and deep-end interventions for Hennepin County and its residents.
Jodie Wierimaa
Assistant County Administrator – Operations
Email: jodie.wierimaa@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-543-1480
Fax: 612-348-9777
The assistant county administrator of Operations is responsible for the strategic and fiscal management of the county's operations line of business, as well as advising the county administrator and county board on policies and issues related to enhancing service delivery to meet the overall county vision and strategic initiatives. Departments in the Operations line of business provide general support to the county organization such as financial, technology, etc.
Daniel Rogan
Assistant County Administrator – Resident Services
Email: daniel.rogan@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-348-5529
Fax: 612-348-9777
The assistant county administrator of Resident Services is responsible for the strategic and fiscal management of the county's resident services line of business, as well as advising the county administrator and county board on policies and issues related to enhancing service delivery to meet the overall county vision and strategic initiatives. Departments in the Resident Services line include County Assessor, Elections, Examiner of Titles, Library, Service Centers, and Resident and Real Estate Services.
Chela Guzman-Wiegert
Assistant County Administrator – Law, Safety, and Justice
Email: chela.guzman@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-348-4249
Fax: 612-348-9777
The assistant county administrator of Law, Safety and Justice is responsible for advising the county board and county administrator on policies and issues related to and involving the Hennepin County justice partners. This position oversees the strategic and fiscal management of the Adult Representation Services, Community Corrections, and Law, Safety and Justice Information Technology areas. The assistant county administrator also serves as county administration's liaison to the Fourth Judicial District Court, the County Attorney's Office, the Public Defender's Office, and the Sheriff's Office.
Lisa Cerney
Assistant County Administrator – Public Works
Email: lisa.cerney@hennepin.us
Phone: 612-348-3054
Fax: 612-348-9777
The assistant county administrator for Public Works is responsible for advising the county board and county administrator on policies and issues and ensuring coordination among Public Works departments, public and private agencies, community organizations and partnerships. The assistant county administrator also serves as deputy executive director of the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority.