Kenneth Cockrel, Jr. has been named Executive Director of the Detroit Future City Implementation Office. The former Detroit City Council president and mayor will begin his duties on Monday, January 6, 2014, Future City said in a statement.

“Detroit is at a pivotal moment in its history and the Detroit Future City Strategic Framework presents us with an exciting opportunity to rethink, reshape and rebuild our city,” said Cockrel. “I am honored to be able to continue serving the residents and neighborhoods of Detroit as we work with our partners to improve the quality of life in Detroit by carrying-out the recommendations of the Strategic Framework.”

Dan Kinkead, hired in May as Director, will now serve as Director of Projects. Heidi Alcock, hired in May as a Senior Program Manager, will now be Director of Operations and Carrie Lewand-Monroe, hired in March as Public Assets Manager, will now be Director of Policy. Their new roles with the implementation office are effective starting Monday, January 6, 2014.