City Manager's Office

Christopher Cooper has more than two decades of experience in public service, working with both municipal and county governments. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong leadership by building effective teams and focusing on strategic solutions to address community needs. He is known for fostering clear communication and building collaborative relationships among a wide range of stakeholders. His experience spans municipal operations, internal organizational support functions and intergovernmental coordination to advance community goals.

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Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Professional Standards, Procurement Services

Yvette Matthews began her career with the City of Fort Lauderdale in October 2017, leading the City’s centralized grant administration process and legislative affairs activities. During her tenure, she has served in leadership roles on the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation and the Reimagining City Hall Initiative.

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Capital Projects, Parks Bond, Transportation

Quentin Pough is a seasoned public sector leader with nearly two decades of experience in municipal administration, parks and recreation management, and community-focused service delivery. He joined the City of Fort Lauderdale as Assistant City Manager on December 15, 2025, bringing a strong record of leadership, operational excellence and capital project execution. In this role, Pough will provide strategic oversight of the Capital Projects Department, leading the advancement of the Parks Bond program, key transportation initiatives, and other high-priority projects.

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Office of Real Estate, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Transportation and Mobility, Utility Services

Ben Rogers is a seasoned leader in public administration and operational management, with more than 20 years of experience spanning municipal government, higher education, and the transportation industry. He currently serves as Assistant City Manager overseeing the Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Transportation and Mobility Departments, as well as the Office of Real Estate.

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Fort Lauderdale Fire Chief Stephen W. Gollan, a lifelong resident of the city, brings over 30 years of dedicated fire service experience to his leadership role. As a visionary and fiscally responsible leader, he is committed to the safety and well-being of the booming Fort Lauderdale community. Chief’s deep-rooted connection to the city fuels his passion for continuous improvement and collaborative growth. Since assuming the role of Fire Chief in 2022, he has spearheaded numerous initiatives, including securing over $11.3 million in SAFER grant funding to enhance staffing, and strategically planning the development of two new fire stations to optimize response times. He oversees a $122.3 million budget, ensuring resources are aligned with the department's strategic priorities, and has successfully reduced overtime costs by $1.5 million.

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Chief William C. Schultz has proudly served with the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department since 2001. During his tenure with the department, he has held numerous assignments including patrol operations, community policing initiatives, special operations, operations support, field training officer, public information officer, adjunct training officer, internal affairs investigator, homeland security unit, special events, and emergency management unit. Throughout his service, he has been promoted through the ranks from officer to sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and major prior to chief of police. Additionally, he served for 15 years on the Fraternal Order of Police Health Trust's Board of Trustees, where he chaired the Officer Health and Wellness Committee.

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Tiffany K. Bain serves as the Director of Administration and Strategic Initiatives in the City Manager’s Office. In this role, Bain oversees the administrative functions of the City Manager’s Office, leads strategic initiatives, and ensures high-level coordination among departments, elected officials, charter offices and the public. She plays a vital role in managing the legislative process, advancing citywide operating procedures and delivering priority projects aligned with the city manager’s vision.

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Kevin Pulido serves as Director of Strategic Communications, overseeing citywide messaging, public information and community engagement efforts that support citywide initiatives and strengthen the city’s brand. Recognized for his collaborative leadership style, Pulido works closely with neighborhood associations, community organizations, elected officials and internal teams to foster trust and deliver clear, effective public communication. His areas of expertise include crisis communications, public engagement strategy, interdepartmental coordination and translating complex initiatives for public understanding.

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