New CAO Named To Prince George's County Executive Team

County Executive Angela Alsobrooks Announces Tara Jackson As New County Administrative Officer

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks proudly announced that Tara Jackson will take over the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective December 4. Jackson has served as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) for Government Operations since the start of the Alsobrooks Administration in December 2018, working directly with the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), and the Office of Central Services (OCS). She was instrumental in helping the County Government shift operations virtually at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring all the appropriate policies, procedures and training were in place for County employees. In her announcement, Alsobrooks said, “DCAO Jackson’s steady leadership has been a key asset in our administration, and I am excited and thankful that she will continue serving the residents of Prince George’s County in this new role.”

 DCAO Jackson will serve as Acting CAO while her nomination is sent to the Prince George’s County Council for review and a confirmation vote.

The County Executive also thanked CAO Major Riddick for his dedicated service to the residents of Prince George’s County. Riddick came out of retirement to help with the start of the Alsobrooks administration, extending his commitment to help lead the County as it was entering the coronavirus pandemic. In her remarks, Alsobrooks said, “Major’s knowledge and expertise have been critical in helping us successfully navigate the first two years of our administration, and we are excited that he will continue to work with us on COVID-19 programs he has created to assist the residents of this County.”