Chief Executive Officer

Stacy Grear is director of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for DeKalb County. As director of GIS, Grear oversees the development of GIS and property mapping functions, administers the department's budget and directs the activities of staff.

Viviane H. Ernstes is the Interim County Attorney in the DeKalb County Law Department, where she provides legal advice to the County's elected officials, including the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Board of Commissioners.  Ms.

Chuck Ellis serves as the director of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs. Mr. Ellis oversees 127 parks consisting of 6,506.85 acres of parkland and open space, 151 playgrounds, 2 golf courses, 105 tennis courts, 90 pavilions, 158 ball fields, 13 recreational facilities and the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts and Community Center.