Charles County Acting Administrator Deborah Hall announces the appointment of Jacob Dyer as the Director of the Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services. Dyer currently serves as Acting Director and his appointment is effective today, June 2, 2025.
"I’m pleased to announce Jacob Dyer as the new Director of the Department of Fiscal and Administrative Services. Following an extremely competitive selection process, Jake emerged as the clear choice. With more than two decades of service in Charles County Government and a proven track record—including helping maintain our AAA bond rating for eight consecutive years—Jake brings strong leadership and deep expertise to this critical role,” Hall said.
Dyer has been employed by the County since May 2002, beginning his career with the County as a budget analyst. He was promoted to the Chief of Budget role in 2018 and has served as the Acting Director of Fiscal & Administrative Services since 2023. As Acting Director, Dyer leads the divisions of Budget, Accounting, Treasury, Purchasing, and Information Technology. During his tenure with the County, Dyer has played an instrumental role in the County achieving the AAA bond rating from all three major bond rating agencies and in receiving multiple budget and accounting presentation awards.
“I’m truly honored and excited to step into the role of Director of Fiscal and Administrative Services. I’m deeply grateful to the colleagues, mentors, and leaders—past and present—who have provided support and guidance that have helped shape my journey. Their encouragement has been instrumental in my growth. I look forward to this next chapter and to continuing our work together as we pursue new goals and opportunities,” Dyer said.
Dyer holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Frostburg State University, with a concentration in finance and a minor in Economics, as well as a Master of Science degree in Financial Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. He is a 2021 graduate of the Professional Development Academy’s National Association of Counties (NACo) High Performance Leadership Academy. He has been an active member of the Maryland Government Finance Officers Association (MDGFOA). He also serves as the chairman of the Length of Service Award Program board, which is an award program for the County’s volunteer firefighters and rescue squad members. He is the vice chairman of the Charles County Pension Plan and a voting member on the Sheriff’s Office Retirement Plan, the Sheriff’s Office Disability Review Board, and the Other Post Employment Benefit committee.
