Public service director awarded national honor

Ramzi El Gharib

Ramzi El-Gharib has been presented a life membership award by the American Public Works Association (APWA). El-Gharib, the public services director for the City of Westland, was selected for the honor in recognition of his 30 years of continuous membership with the APWA. 
The American Public Works Association is a national organization with memberships in all 50 states and Canada. It promotes professional excellence through education, advocacy, and the exchange of knowledge, according to the official website. The APWA strives to increase competence, credibility, and influence of a growing community of diverse and committed public works leaders who serve as a centerpiece of every community to enhance health, productivity, and quality of life.

El-Gharib has served as the Westland director of public service since July of 2014 and has worked for municipal governments for 33 years.  He obtained a bachelors and masters degree in civil engineering from Wayne State University and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Michigan. 
“Ramzi is well respected by his peers and has been an incredible asset to our team, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from his long municipal career,” commented Westland Mayor William R. Wild.  “Under his leadership, many Westland Public Works projects have been recognized and awarded “Project of the Year” by the APWA over the past six years.”