Mayor Adams Appoints Adolfo Carrion, Jr. as Deputy Mayor (DM) for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce; Suzanne Miles-Gustave as DM for Health and Human Services; Jeffrey D. Roth as DM for Operations; and Kaz Daughtry as DM for Public Safety

March 7, 2025

Appointments of Talented Public Servants Will Help Mayor Adams Continue to
Make New York City Safer, More Affordable, and Best Place to Raise a Family

WATCH: Mayor Adams Announces Appointments of New Deputy Mayors

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointments of Adolfo Carrión, Jr. as deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce; Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Esq. as deputy mayor for health and human services; Jeffrey D. Roth as deputy mayor for operations; and Kaz Daughtry as deputy mayor for public safety. Each will bring decades of experience to managing their respective portfolios as they help Mayor Adams continue his successful record of making New York City a safer, more affordable city that is the best place to raise a family. Over the last three years, the Adams administration has passed three on-time, balanced budgets, helped put more than $30 billion back into the pockets of working-class New Yorkers, produced record levels of housing, increased the total number of jobs to its highest levels in city history, safely brought New York City out of COVID, managed an international humanitarian crisis better than any other city in the nation, built unprecedented public space, and made the city safer at every level.

Deputy Mayors Carrión, Miles-Gustave, and Roth will begin their roles starting at the close of business on Friday, March 14, while Deputy Mayor Daughtry will begin his new role at the close of business today.

“Every day, more than 300,000 city employees work tirelessly to make our city safer, more affordable, and the best place to raise a family. We have attracted the most talented and dedicated workforce in the country to deliver for 8.3 million New Yorkers daily, and we must have leaders that are just as talented and dedicated to help lead that workforce — and that’s exactly what the city is getting with the appointments of Deputy Mayors Adolfo Carrión, Jr., Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Jeffrey Roth, and Kaz Daughtry. These exemplary public servants have decades of experience serving our city and their fellow New Yorkers, and I thank them for their willingness to step up and serve at such a critical time,” said Mayor Adams. “I also want to say how much I appreciate all the good work of our outgoing team members: Maria Torres-Springer, Anne Williams-Isom, Meera Joshi, and Chauncey Parker. All four have been vital to our work reshaping New York City. We’ve broken record after record together, and New Yorkers owe them an enormous debt of gratitude for their service to our city. I wish all four all the best in their future endeavors.”

“The charge I accept today is to continue growing and managing our city with opportunity for everyone,” said incoming Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Carrión, Jr. “Our core task is to focus on the fundamentals that allow New Yorkers to succeed: a good home, a job, and the freedom to pursue their dreams in the greatest city in the world. We will continue to produce record affordable housing and create the stability and economic opportunity New Yorkers need to thrive, while ensuring our city remains an attraction for tourism and investment. I am indebted to this city, which welcomed my parents and gave my family a solid and stable foundation through affordable housing and a great public school education. I thank Mayor Adams for the opportunity to work with this team of amazing public servants to ensure that this and future generations have the same opportunity to succeed.”   

“I am honored to join this administration in its historic efforts to make New York a safer, healthier place for our children and families,” said incoming Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Miles-Gustave. “For 20 years, I have been dedicated to advancing health equity for our most vulnerable communities. As deputy mayor, I will continue working to strengthen our public health systems, support our communities, and ensure every New Yorker has access to the care and services they deserve.”

“I have dedicated my life to serving New Yorkers, both in and out of uniform, and I am grateful to Mayor Adams for this opportunity to serve once again. Stepping into this deputy mayor role, I am committed to making city government more efficient, responsive, and innovative,” said incoming Deputy Mayor for Operations Roth. “Every day, New Yorkers depend on the strong, smart, and safe management of our city’s infrastructure and operational agencies to keep us moving forward. I am excited to collaborate with our experienced and effective leaders to build a more resilient and dynamic city.”

“I am deeply honored to serve as deputy mayor of public safety. After 19 years with the NYPD dedicated to protecting New Yorkers, my commitment to safeguarding our streets remains unwavering,” said incoming Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Daughtry. “In this role, I will prioritize cutting-edge technology and strong community partnerships to strengthen the city’s approach to public safety. I am grateful to Mayor Adams for this opportunity to help realize his vision of a safer, more secure New York City for all.”

About Adolfo Carrión, Jr.

Adolfo Carrión, Jr. is a lifelong public servant dedicated to strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for all New Yorkers. Carrión currently serves as commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, where he has advanced policies to create and preserve affordable housing, while driving neighborhood investment, building and preserving record amounts of housing, and furthering tenant protections, fair housing, and equity. 

Carrión’s leadership spans the local and federal government, as well as the private sector, always leading efforts to develop housing, infrastructure, and business opportunity. He began his career as a teacher and community board manager before serving as a New York City councilmember and Bronx borough president.

Later, under President Barack Obama, Carrión was regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Region II and director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs.

Beyond government, he also led the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. Carrión holds a Bachelor of Arts from King’s College and a Master of Arts in urban planning from Hunter College.

About Suzanne Miles-Gustave

Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Esq. is an experienced collective-impact executive with over 20 years of legal, strategic policy, and management expertise in the human services and education reform sectors. With a mission to create equitable systems of care and support that foster multi-generational family and community well-being, she recently was part of the inaugural Ph.D. cohort at Meharry Medical College School of Global Health.

As the former acting commissioner and executive deputy commissioner at the New York state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Miles-Gustave led a team of over 3,000 staff, while managing a budget of $5 billion to provide a range of programs, services, and initiatives to protect and support children, families, and communities across the state. As the previous general counsel for OCFS, she led a team of legal professionals providing all in-house legal guidance and risk mitigation support. 

Miles-Gustave began her public service work at the local level in New York City and Westchester County. She previously practiced law in the private sector and clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Miles-Gustave is a product of the New York City public school system, holds a Bachelor of Arts in photography from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and earned her law degree from Fordham University School of Law.

About Jeffrey D. Roth

Jeffrey D. Roth is a proven leader in government operations, military service, and emergency management, with a track record of driving critical initiatives that enhance public services, leverage data-driven decision-making, and improve emergency response protocols. Roth’s career in public service began in New York City government, where he held pivotal leadership roles across multiple agencies.

As deputy commissioner at the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services, he led efforts to support over 210,000 veterans. At the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, Roth oversaw policy development and data analytics as deputy commissioner for policy and external affairs. His tenure at the Fire Department of the City of New York as assistant commissioner of management initiatives saw him spearhead the Risk-Based Inspection System, a groundbreaking initiative that identified high-risk buildings and prioritized them for inspection. Earlier in his career, Roth served in the New York City Mayor’s Office of Operations under former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, where he led high-priority interagency initiatives focused on data analytics, emergency response coordination, and customer service improvements.

Alongside his public service career, Roth has served with distinction in the Army National Guard, rising to the rank of colonel. He commanded the 1-258th Field Artillery Regiment in Harlem and currently serves as commander of Joint Task Force Empire Shield (JTF-ES), leading homeland security operations across the New York City metropolitan area. Under his leadership, JTF-ES has expanded its role, including deploying forces into the New York City subway system. Roth’s military service spans global and domestic crisis response operations. He played a pivotal role as chief of operations for the U.S. Army Operation Spartan Shield COVID-19 Emergency Operations Cell, managing pandemic response across six Middle Eastern countries over 35 U.S. military installations, supporting more than 30,000 U.S. Department of Defense personnel. His deployments have included serving in Jordan and Kuwait for Operation Spartan Shield and in Sinai, Egypt as part of the Multinational Force and Observers, where he contributed to maintaining peace between Egypt and Israel. Closer to home, he was activated during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, assisting in New York City’s emergency response and recovery efforts.

Roth has a Master of Arts in public policy and urban planning from Harvard University, a Master of Arts in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Bachelor of Arts in social relations from Michigan State University.

About Kaz Daughtry

Kaz Daughtry is currently the deputy commissioner of operations at the New York City Police Department (NYPD). His major functions include monitoring ongoing critical situations, such as officer-involved shootings, major demonstrations, and newsworthy incidents. Daughtry is credited with spearheading technological innovations within the NYPD, such as the expansion of the drone program in all five boroughs.

While assigned to the 75th Precinct, Daughtry developed and maintained relationships with local community leaders, such as clergy members and elected officials, earning the respect of the East New York community and becoming a trusted ally. In 2015, he was promoted to detective specialist, after which he was promoted to detective 2nd grade in 2020. Later that year, Daughtry moved to NYPD’s Community Affairs Bureau, where he helped create the “Rapid Response Team.” As the team leader of this new unit, Daughtry responded directly to all critical events citywide, providing resources to those in need.

Daughtry helped to create and lead the “Community Response Team” in the Patrol Services Bureau, an elite team of police officers throughout the city who address quality-of-life concerns voiced by the community. His dedication to improving quality of life across New York City earned him a promotion to detective 1st grade in 2022, to assistant commissioner in 2023, and to deputy commissioner of operations in 2024.

In his current role, Daughtry partners with New York City Emergency Management and other city, state, and federal agencies to coordinate plans and preparations for large scale events and in response to catastrophic circumstances. He also presides over department and interagency tabletop and practical exercises to prepare for and evaluate potential responses to terror attacks, active shooter incidents, and natural disasters. Finally, Daughtry oversees the NYPD Security Operations Center, which tracks and manages all police incidents within the five boroughs, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Daughtry holds a Bachelor of Arts from Excelsior University.

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