The mission of the County Administrator’s Office is to ensure that the residents of Yuma County receive professional, high quality and cost effective services from all County departments; that Yuma County government is transparent in all respects; and, that County personnel are accessible and accountable to the people of Yuma County that we serve.

Ian McGaughey was named County Administrator for Yuma County in June 2022 after serving two years as Deputy County Administrator. He has 20 years of local government experience, including serving as City Manager for two Arizona municipalities prior to joining Yuma County. He has broad experience in the private sector, including small-business ownership, professional communications experience, and public relations positions. Ian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from American University in Washington, DC, and a Master of Public Administration from Arkansas State University. He has been an ICMA Credentialed Manager since 2020, demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of the profession.