Robin Slade

Robin Slade is the city of Wilmington's new asset and property management director, effective June 1, according to a news release.

Slade brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in public-sector operations, facilities management and asset oversight, the release stated. She joins the city from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where she most recently served as director of custodial services.

"In that role, Slade oversaw facility operations across more than 180 schools and administrative buildings, led a workforce of more than 600 employees, managed a multimillion-dollar operating budget and supported capital construction and modernization projects across a large, complex portfolio," according to the release.

Throughout her career, Slade "has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and large-scale property and facility management. She has led initiatives to improve performance accountability, streamline operations and enhance service delivery."

Slade earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

In her Wilmington role, Slade will provide strategic leadership, overseeing property management and building, fleet and right-of-way maintenance, the release stated. She will direct departmental operations, manage budgets and contracts and implement capital and operational initiatives "to ensure efficient, safe and high-quality service delivery across city assets," according to the release.

“Robin brings extensive experience managing large, complex operations and a strong track record of delivering high-quality services in the public sector,” stated Becky Hawke, Wilmington city manager, in the release. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen how we manage and maintain the city’s facilities, fleet and public assets in support of our residents and organization.”