Deputy County Administrators oversee County Departments, prepare budgets and collaborate with elected officials to meet County priorities. As second-in-command to the County Administrator, they implement policies and programs to serve residents and act as a liaison between the County Administrator and government officials, the media and the public.

Bryan Parnell:

Parnell retired from the U.S. Navy, where he most recently served as the Assistant Regional Engineer for Navy Region Southeast. In that position, he was responsible for the programming and execution of a $925M annual budget across 18 naval installations which include 24,000 facilities and 170,000 acres of property. A registered Professional Engineer in Florida and a Certified Energy Manager, Parnell earned his Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s of Engineering in Project Management from the University of Maryland.

Contact Maria Nightingale to request a meeting with Bryan Parnell.

Courtney De Pol:

Courtney De Pol began her career with Manatee County in January 2022 as the Development Services Director, where she reorganized the department, recruited talent, and implemented a customer-focused approach. Previously, she worked with the Federal Government, the Department of the Navy, local government, and in the private sector. De Pol earned her Civil Engineering degree from Vanderbilt University and recently received her Master’s in Engineering Management from Pennsylvania State University. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering.

Contact Leslie Silverstein to request a meeting with Courtney De Pol.

Evan Pilachowski:

Prior to this role, Evan Pilachowski served as the Director of Utilities for one year. Pilachowski has decades of professional experience. His most recent role before joining the County in October 2022, was Director of Business Enterprise Systems for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. A Professional Engineer, Pilachowski holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Contact Maria Nightingale to request a meeting with Evan Pilachowski.