City of Homestead hires three high-level administrators

The City of Homestead has hired high-level administrators to serve the city’s residents. Cairo Cangas is the new Director of Public Works and Engineering. He is a Florida-licensed professional engineer with a significant background in transportation, public works design, and management. Cangas has earned a reputation for having the ability to execute major capital improvement projects and maintain facilities, rights-of-way, grounds, park system, and transit services. Previously, he served as Public Works Director at the Village of Key Biscayne where he led major infrastructure projects and collaborated with various stakeholders to achieve municipal goals.

Cangas also managed multimillion-dollar contracts as Associate Vice President and Transportation Department Manager at a private engineering firm. His major projects included the FDOT District Six Districtwide Lighting Retrofit projects and the I-95 corridor rehabilitation. Cangas is known for being dedicated to enhancing community infrastructure and improving residents’ quality of life through effective leadership, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving.

Adrian Carrillo joins Homestead as Director of the Code Compliance Department. He comes from the City of Miami. Carrillo is a Florida bar-licensed attorney with almost a decade of public administration and legal experience in various local municipalities. He is a native of Miami and lives in Homestead. Carrillo is a graduate of Florida International University and the University of Miami Law School. Carrillo’s focus during his public service career has been the enforcement of municipal and zoning code regulations and engaging with elected officials and their constituents to address concerns within the community. He considers himself a positive force in the workplace and applies his positive attitude to encourage others to work hard and succeed.

Mina Samadi is the new assistant director for Public Works Engineering and Construction Services. She joins Homestead from the City of Miami Beach. Samadi is a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Central Florida. She has more than 30 years of engineering and construction industry experience, including 25 years of public service in a management role. She has overseen capital projects ranging from neighborhood improvements, roadways, utilities, park design, and general construction projects. Samadi has substantial experience in working with community organizations and neighborhood groups. During a recent City Council meeting, City Manager Nzeribe (Zerry) Ihekwaba announced the new hires. Information was provided by the City of Homestead’s Public Information Officer, Camila Varcarcel.