City Manager's Office
City Manager
Al Minner is a member of the International and Florida City/County Management Associations.
Al graduated from Frostburg State University (Frostburg, MD), where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and History. He received his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg University (Shippensburg, PA).
With 30 years of government experience, Al has served as the Chief Executive Officer in Vandalia, Missouri; Fort Meade, Florida; and Sebastian, Florida. Al has been with Leesburg for over 10 years. Al’s management experience focuses on utilities, budgeting and capital project management.
Deputy City Manager
Robert "Rob" W. Hicks has 33 years of law enforcement experience and has worked for the City of Leesburg for 28 years; 10 of those years include service as the Chief of Police.
Rob is a US Army combat veteran, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management from Warner University and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Southern University.
Rob also graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, holds several advanced continuing education certifications and is a highly decorated police officer.