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| Harry Dodd Assistant Secretary (850) 488-9940 SunCom 278-9940 |
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| Ralph Kiessig Deputy Assistant Secretary (850) 410-4466 SunCom 210-4466 |
Earl Kellow Deputy Assistant Secretary (850) 210-4740 SunCom 210-4740 |
"The Secretary shall appoint an Assistant Secretary for Executive Services responsible for the provision of support to the agency through the management of human resources, research, planning and evaluation, and technology." (F.S. 20.315(3)(e))
Executive Services provides a diverse array of support services for the operational entities of the Department. These services include personnel management, information technology, staff development and training, and research efforts. In addition, strategic and operational planning functions are housed within this unique organization. This diverse group of functions leads to a variety of coordinated activities designed to provide the department with a combination of basic services and highly specific strategic services. This combination enables the department to focus its planning, evaluation and technology both for short and long-term benefit.