County Names New County Engineer

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Andrew Singelakis, Director of Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary A. Stockhoff, P.E., as County Engineer. Since September 2008, Stockhoff has managed the Capital Projects Management Division, which administers major roadway construction projects for the county. In addition to retaining management responsibilities for capital projects, Stockhoff also assumes management responsibilities for the engineering and survey functions within the department, formerly housed in the Engineering and Surveying Division. "We are implementing a strategic consolidation of these functions into a single Engineering and Construction Services Division, and I am pleased to have Gary assuming this expanded role within the department," said Singelakis.

Stockhoff brings broad experience in engineering and project management from both the public and the private sectors to his new role. In addition to Washington County, he has held key management positions for the City of Reno, Nevada; the City of Camas, Washington; and the City of Turlock, California. Stockhoff began his career with Oregon's Department of Transportation, helping design the Westside MAX line. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls in 1980.

Stockhoff is an active member of the American Public Works Association and has served on two national committees. He and his wife Stacie have six children. The four oldest are married; they have eight grandchildren. They have two daughters in college.

The previous County Engineer, Gregory S. Miller, P.E., announced his retirement in February 2011.

Media Contact: