Clark County Manager Kevin Schiller today announced the hire of Daniel Stewart as Deputy County Manager, subject to Board ratification on October 21.

Daniel joins Clark County following a career centered around public service and law.

Serving under Governors Sandoval and Sisolak as General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer respectively, Daniel provided oversight for multiple state agencies focused on offering a variety of services to the public. He has also spent a number of years advocating on behalf of issues for clients in his roles at various law firms, most recently as the Head of the Nevada Government Relations Team for Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck.

“I am thrilled Daniel is joining the County’s Senior Management Team, and I believe his background will bring a significant amount of experience to the County as we navigate a number of issues on behalf of the public we serve in the months and years ahead,” said County Manager Kevin Schiller. “Daniel is adept at understanding both politics and policy, especially when the two intersect, and I welcome his perspective in helping to lead Clark County forward.”

“Throughout my career, I felt most connected to the work I have done in service to others, and I am very much looking forward to returning to public service,” said Daniel Stewart. “Clark County’s reach into the community is significant and I am excited to join a team that is focused on leading 10,000 employees to help make the lives of our millions of residents better.”

As Deputy County Manager, Daniel will oversee key county departments such as the District Attorney, Public Defender, District Court, the Justice Courts and outlying courts, and other duties as assigned.

Daniel’s service at Clark County begins on October 13.