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Russell Royal
Acting Director:
Russell Royal

770.822.8724

Russell.Royal@GwinnettCounty.com


Russell was named Acting Director of the Department of Financial Services in January of 2025. He began his career with Gwinnett County in 2006, working in the Grants Division, Budget Division and Department of Transportation. In addition, he served as the Fiscal Analysis Manager for more than seven years prior to becoming a Deputy Director of Financial Services. Russell earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in finance from Georgia State University. He is a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) and member of the Government Finance Officers Association. Russell has more than 20 years of experience in various financial roles in the public and private sector.
Laurie Puckett
Deputy Director:
Laurie Puckett

770.822.7715

Laurie.Puckett@GwinnettCounty.com


Laurie was appointed Deputy Director of Financial Services in October 2020. She began her career with Gwinnett County in 1987 with the Tax Commissioner’s Office, where she worked for 8 years before moving to the Department of Financial Services.  Most recently she served as the Accounting Division Director. Laurie earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from North Georgia College and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Georgia and has earned the designation as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) from the Government Finance Officers Association. Laurie is a reviewer for the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award Program, and also serves on the executive board of the Georgia GFOA.
Natalie Williams
Treasury Division Director:
Natalie Williams

770.822.7712

Natalie.Williams@GwinnettCounty.com


Natalie began her career with Gwinnett County in 2004 as a financial analyst in the Accounting Division and was later promoted to supervisor of the Cash Management section in the Treasury Division. In 2009, she became a manager for the Service Division (now Budget Division). She was responsible for the analysis of several departments and elected officials’ budgets and the liaison for financial matters including Purchasing, Accounting, Budget, and Treasury. In 2012, she returned to the Accounting Division as a manager. In 2020, she was named Treasury Director. She has received certification as a Certified Financial Officer Level I and II from the University of Georgia.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Georgia Southern University. Natalie currently resides in Buford, GA with her family.
Shannon Candler
Grants Division Director:
Shannon Candler

770.822.7863

Shannon.Candler@GwinnettCounty.com


Shannon was named Grants Director in July 2020. She began her career with Gwinnett County in 2015 serving as the Grants Manager. She has more than 17 years of experience in various financial roles in the nonprofit, private, and public sectors including 13 years focused on grants management. Shannon holds a MPA from Georgia State University and a BA from Coker University.  She has received certification as a Certified Financial Officer Level I from the University of Georgia and is a member of both the National Grants Management Association and the Grants Professional Association.  Shannon resides in Lawrenceville with her husband and two daughters.
Joe Johnson
Budget Division Director:
Joe Johnson

770.822.7832

Joseph.Johnson@GwinnettCounty.com


Joe began his career with Gwinnett County in 2008. He has worked in the Accounting Division and also served as the Budget Manager prior to his current position as the division director of Budget. Joe has more than 20 years of experience in various financial roles in the public and private sector. Joe earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia Southern University with an emphasis in finance. He has received certification as a Certified Financial Officer Level II from the University of Georgia and earned the designation as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).  Joe resides in Snellville along with his wife, son and daughter. 
Stewart Oliver
Chief Appraiser:
Stewart Oliver

770.822.7211

Stewart.Oliver@GwinnettCounty.com


Stewart Oliver was appointed as Chief Appraiser by the Board of Assessors in January 2017. Prior to becoming chief, he had served as deputy chief appraiser for the County from 2011 to 2016 after joining the County in 2010. Before his employment in the Assessor’s Office, he was a residential fee appraiser. His other experience includes mortgage insurance, retail management, restaurant management, and franchise relations. Stewart holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Georgia State University, a bachelor degree in psychology from the University of Georgia, and an associate’s degree in small business from the University of Southern Maine. He has been a licensed Georgia residential appraiser since 2005 and is an active member of the Georgia Association of Assessing Officers.
Holly Cafferata
Purchasing Division Director:
Holly Cafferata

770.822.8721

Holly.Cafferata@GwinnettCounty.com


Holly began her career with Gwinnett County in 2008. She worked in the Administrative Office of the Courts prior to joining the Purchasing Division in 2009. Holly worked as a Purchasing Associate and a Purchasing Manager before being promoted to Purchasing Division Director. Holly earned a Master’s Degree of Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia. She is a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and the Georgia Chapter of NIGP. Holly has received her certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP). She has more than 13 years of experience in public sector procurement.
Brian Yen
Accounting Division Director:
Brian Yen

770.822.7702

Brian.Yen@GwinnettCounty.com


Brian was named Accounting Division Director in July of 2024. He began his career with Gwinnett County in 2012 as a Financial Analyst in the Accounting Division of the Financial Services Department. Brian departed Gwinnett County in 2018 and began his career as an Internal Auditor, before rejoining Gwinnett County in 2021 as a Financial Manager. Brian graduated from Georgia State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, concentrating in both Accounting and Finance and earned a master’s degree in business administration with a focus in Managerial Accounting from Brenau University in 2017. Brian is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Georgia.
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