Brian Kenner

Brian T. Kenner was named Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) by Mayor Muriel Bowser on January 8, 2015. Prior to his appointment, Kenner served as City Manager of Takoma Park, Maryland, managing the city's day-to-day operations. Before taking over management of the Washington suburb, Kenner served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development for the District of Columbia. In addition to his familiarity with DMPED's $13 billion portfolio, Kenner's work for the District of Columbia included managing the team that completed the reuse plan for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center site.