Mayor Annise Parker today announced Scott Minnix as the new director of the City of Houston General Services Department.

For the past five years Minnix held an executive position for the City of Seattle, most recently as a director of facility operations in the Fleet and Facility Department. His responsibilities included oversight of property management and maintenance for three million square feet of city-owned properties, as well as 140 employees; administration of an $80M budget; construction and janitorial services; and operational support for city services including parking, security, warehousing, surplus property disposal and mail distribution.

Minnix, 45, an officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve, received a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Washington and a BA in Business Administration/Management from the University of Puget Sound. He obtained various certifications and is affiliated with various national organizations, as well as involved in the Seattle community through a variety of local organizations.

This position requires confirmation by Houston City Council. The new director will lead a department of approximately 360 employees.