City of Sunnyvale, CA
06/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/30/2026 18:14
NR060226 - Sunnyvale Appoints New Department of Public Works Director
Release #06 02 25
Contact:
Alia Wilson, Deputy PIO
408-731-0716
[email protected]
SUNNYVALE APPOINTS NEW
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - City Manager Tim Kirby announced the appointment of Aaron L. Bert as the City's new Director of Public Works, effective July 20.
"Aaron brings a rare combination of technical depth, diverse capital program and operational management experience, and a people-first leadership philosophy that aligns perfectly with Sunnyvale's culture," said Kirby. " He will be an outstanding member of our Executive Team, and a key partner with our City Council and the community we serve."
Bert brings more than 30 years of experience in public sector leadership, capital program delivery, and organizational management. Bert currently serves as Director of Public Works for the City of Redmond, Washington, where he oversees water utility operations, stormwater and wastewater conveyance, transportation, fleet management, and civil engineering. He previously served in various management roles for the City of Seattle. Prior to that, he held several legislative aide positions with Washington State counties and the Washington State Legislature.
"Sunnyvale's reputation for fiscal discipline, collaborative governance, and a commitment to exceptional service resonates deeply with my professional values," said Bert. "I believe the most effective public works organizations are those where employees understand the mission, are trusted to contribute, and are held accountable for results. I am excited to join the Sunnyvale team, to listen and learn, and to help deliver on the City's ambitious infrastructure agenda in a way that builds lasting trust with this community."
Bert also retired in 2025 as a Colonel in the United States Army Reserve after 32 years of distinguished service. Bert holds a Master of Public Administration from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Western Washington University. His starting salary with Sunnyvale will be $360,000.
###
About the City of Sunnyvale - Sunnyvale is the heart of Silicon Valley. With a population of 161,884, Sunnyvale is the sixth-largest city in the Bay Area. We're a center of technology and innovation, but also a town of quiet family neighborhoods, strong schools and a diverse community of people. The city has 27 parks; facilities for golf, tennis and swimming; a library; and an arts complex. Sunnyvale's downtown is home to a variety of local eateries and merchants, and hosts frequent art festivals, concerts and a year-round farmers' market. Sunnyvale has over 11,000 businesses that provide a rich mixture of goods and services, including many icons in tech, manufacturing, retail and research and development.
City of Sunnyvale, CA published this content on June 30, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on July 01, 2026 at 00:15 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]