Union County has officially made Corey Brooks the head honcho of their Department of Procurement and Contract Management. After a six-month interim period, the Union County feels positive that Brooks is the man to continue to drive their purchasing and contract operations forward. His main duties is to deal with the nitty gritty of high-stakes procurement decisions and guide the county through the labyrinth of vendor agreements and bids.
In the concrete world of contract management, Brooks is prepared to carefully examine proposals with an eagle eye, ensuring the county snags those low bids without sacrificing quality or punctuality. He's had ample practice, serving as Senior Procurement Specialist before stepping up as Interim Director—a move that saw him not only to keep the ship steady but also to introduce key policy changes, according to a statement obtained by the Union County's announcement.
"Corey has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professionalism in his six years with Union County," Assistant County Manager Clayton Voignier pointed out in the Union County's press release. He went on to bet that Brooks will continue to buff up the county's procurement operations, highlighting transparency and accountability as synonyms of the man's work ethic and aims.
Let's not forget, this isn't Brooks' first rodeo. With over 15 years under his belt in the procurement ring, he's pretty much seen it all. His journey to top dog involved a lot of strategic movements and he even snagged the CLGPO Steven C. Graham Achievement Award, a testament to his prowess in the public procurement arena. All this according to Union County's web post. Brooks, a true-blue Union County local, also confessed his honor to step into the new role despite the responsibility that comes along with the title, stating, "I look forward to continuing to support our departments, strengthen partnerships, and advance the County’s mission and long-term goals," as stated by the Union County.
Life outside the battleground of bids and contracts for Brooks includes fitness, golf, and family time. Sounds like a balance that would give even the most accomplished of county officials something to aspire to. And hey, maybe that's the key to keeping a clear head when you're the new Director of Procurement and Contract Management for Union County.
