Days after interim Chief Administrative Officer Sabrina Joy-Hogg stepped down, Richmond officials have announced who will fill her roles — both temporarily and permanently.

Mayor Danny Avula is set to introduce his choice for the city’s next permanent CAO on June 6, the same day Joy-Hogg departs as interim CAO and Deputy CAO for Finance and Administration. The selection follows a months-long national search.

Mayor Avula struck an optimistic tone in the announcement: “Richmond, get excited! I cannot wait for you to meet your new CAO. I promised to conduct a national search for a top-talent CAO, I’ve kept that promise, and I know this one is a home run.”

The announcement also revealed that Sharon Ebert, deputy CAO for planning and economic development, has been named acting CAO. Ebert joined Richmond’s City government in 2019 and brings decades of experience to the role.

She has been involved in major projects such as the Richmond300 master plan and the redevelopment of the Diamond District.

“Sharon has a whip-smart, encyclopedic knowledge of what makes cities work,” Avula said. “I’m so thankful she’s willing to step in for a short time before our new CAO officially starts.”

Henrico County’s Deputy County Manager for Administration W. Brandon Hinton will serve as Richmond’s acting deputy CAO for finance and administration. Hinton began his career in Henrico as a budget analyst in 2003 and has held a range of leadership roles over more than 20 years. He is expected to return to Henrico later this summer.

City Council is expected to vote on the new CAO’s appointment, as well as Ebert’s acting role, during its June 9 meeting.

As of now, it’s unclear when the new CAO will officially start or how long Ebert will remain in the interim position.