Naperville names public works director

Naperville officials selected the city’s longtime development services team leader, Dick Dublinski, as the new public works director.

Dublinski will be responsible for overseeing several key areas in public works, including fleet services, street and stormwater maintenance, forestry, contracted refuse and recycling collection and household hazardous waste recovery. He also will directly supervise four division managers and is indirectly responsible for 101 employees.

“We had an outstanding slate of internal candidates, but Dick was ultimately the best fit for this critical position,” City Manager Doug Krieger said in a written release. “The leadership Dick displayed as development services team leader has prepared him for the exciting new challenges he will face as our public works director. I am confident his hands-on, down-to-earth approach will serve our residents and business community well in this capacity.”

Prior to joining the city in 1998, Dublinski spent many years as a builder in Naperville and working with different construction firms as a project engineer. He received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah in 1985.

Dublinski lives in Naperville with his wife, Kathy, and three children.