GREENSBORO, NC (February 18, 2011) – The Triad Business Journal has recognized Greensboro City Manager Rashad Young as one of its 40 Leaders Under Forty for 2011. The leaders, all under the age of 40, were selected for their contributions to their profession and to the community.

According to the Triad Business Journal, Young was selected, in-part, based on his efforts to initiate significant programs that are yielding operation efficiencies and savings for the City of Greensboro. Young, who provides management and oversight of the City departments, its $400 million yearly budget, and 3,000 employees, has served as City Manager since October, 2009.

Highly-focused on serving students and young people in the community, Young works with area students as a mentor and is on the board of directors for the United Way of Greater Greensboro. Beyond Greensboro, he is involved as a mentor through the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.

A member of the International City/County Management Association, the International Public Management Association for Human Resources, and the Senior Executive Institute Alumni Advisory Board, Young is also active in several professional organizations and public administration and management trade groups.

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