Mayor Stimpson announces key leadership changes ahead of final year in office

According to the City of Mobile, moving into his final year in office, Mayor Sandy Stimpson named several administrative changes and promotions within his executive leadership team.

“I am very excited to see this group of proven leaders step into new roles as we take on critical projects and initiatives in the coming months,” Stimpson said.

“There are many things we want to see accomplished that will set the next mayor up for success and keep the City of Mobile moving forward. We are grateful to have these and many other incredible team members leading those efforts.”

Mayor Stimpson’s recent administrative changes include the following:

• Joe Snowden has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff. After retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard, CAPT. Snowden joined the City of Mobile in 2018. Since 2020, he has been the Director of Administrative Services, overseeing several critical city operations.
• Scott Collins has been nominated as Executive Director of Finance. Collins, who is currently Deputy Director of Finance, has extensive experience in local government. He has served several cities in various roles, including police officer, purchasing manager, finance director, city manager and council member. (Subject to approval by the Mobile City Council)
• Candace Cooksey has been promoted to Senior Political Advisor. A successful political consultant who helped lead Stimpson’s first two mayoral campaigns, Cooksey has nearly 20 years of public affairs experience. She joined the city in 2020 and has previously served as the Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs.
• Jason Johnson has been promoted to Director of Communications. Formerly an award-winning journalist, Johnson spent years reporting in Mobile before joining the city in 2020. He has served as Media Relations Manager and Deputy Director of Communications.
• Rosemary Ginn has been promoted to City Engineer. Ginn spent 12 years as a transportation consultant prior to joining the city’s Engineering Department in 2005. She has had several roles and has been an Assistant City Engineer since 2013. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this new leadership role and will be the first woman to serve as Mobile’s City Engineer.
• Matt Anderson has been promoted to Director of Civic, Cultural, and Maritime Affairs. Anderson served as Special Assistant to Mayor Stimpson and Special Projects Manager before becoming the Director of Civic and Cultural Affairs in 2020. In addition to his previous duties, Anderson will now oversee operations at the Mobile Alabama Cruise Terminal.