County Administrator

 Robert R. McLaughlin

The County Administrator ensures the most efficient use of available resources and the most effective, integrated delivery of services to residents, businesses, and visitors of the County.

Email Bob McLaughlin

Phone (850) 595-4900

Fax (850) 595-4928

Office Staff

Doris Collins  (850) 595-4946

Office Location

Biographical Information

Robert McLaughlin, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, is known for the quality of his work, vision, and leadership abilities. After a 23-year career with the Army Corps of Engineers, he and his family relocated to Pensacola. He joined the County staff in 1996 as Deputy Public Works Director, moved to the Engineering Department in 1999 as Chief of Construction Management, and was acting Parks & Recreation Director prior to being appointed Assistant County Administrator on October 1, 2002 and on February 7, 2008 appointed as County Administrator.