David Ricks

David Ricks currently serves as the County Engineer and Public Works Director for Palm Beach County since July 2017. Prior to this role, David was the Public Works Director for the City of Norfolk from December 2014 to July 2017, overseeing vital infrastructure services including street maintenance, traffic management, and waste management for the city. David also held the position of Facilities and Transportation Services Director for a County Government from September 2009 to September 2014, managing operations across 369 buildings and extensive transportation services. Earlier experience includes serving as a Public Works Director in Montgomery County, Ohio, and as a U.S. Naval Officer with a focus on facility management and operations in the Civil Engineering Corps. David holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.