Welcome Doug Summer, Director of Fleet Services

The The City of Concord is excited to introduce our new Fleet Services Director, Doug Summer . Doug brings over 25 years of leadership and maintenance experience to the position where he will manage all aspects of the city’s fleet, including CDL driver training and licensing, the purchase of new equipment, and the service and maintenance of over 1,000 city-owned vehicles and equipment . “I am excited to welcome Doug to our leadership team . He brings vast knowledge and experience in the logistics and fleet management arena to the city . I look forward to working alongside of him,” said City Manager Lloyd Payne . Prior to joining the City of Concord, Doug served in the United States Army and worked 15 years in the logistics industry for Novant Health and FedEx . He received two Masters Degrees from Pfeiffer University; a Master in Business Administration and a Master in Health Care Administration .

“Doug is a well-respected professional who will bring valuable expertise and experience to our fleet management efforts,” said LeDerick Blackburn, Assistant City Manager . “I look forward to leveraging his insights as we work together to maintain the city’s fleet inventory in an efficient and effective manner .

The City of Concord Fleet Services was named Best 100 Fleets of North America for 2022 . This is the city’s seventh Best 100 Fleets award . The city’s Fleet Services is also the only National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal recognized repair shop in Concord . ASE is the industry-leading certification program for automotive professionals . Doug will lead the city’s award-winning fleet services during an era of tremendous growth in Concord . The City of Concord is currently the 10th largest and 6th fastest growing city in the state . As the city is growing, so too is the need for services . For example, next summer the city will bring garbage and recycling in-house; a move that will greatly improve the level of service the city is able to provide to its residents . This change, however, will add 18 heavy duty vehicles to the city’s fleet from one department alone . This growth is a challenge that Doug and his team are ready to meet . Outside of work, Doug enjoys spending time with his family and has served as a Gaurdian Ad Litum and Chairman of Operation Lamb at his church . He and his wife met in middle school and currently live in Cabarrus County . •