City of Albany

Peter Bednar

Peter Bednar has over 30 years of extensive knowledge in fleet management.  Peter implements best maintenance practices that enable the City to gain efficiencies and effectiveness in service delivery.  Peter's vision is to modernize the fleet and create a sustainable replacement program.   As Director, Peter oversees all aspects of Fleet Management for the City which includes writing specifications, purchasing, up-fitting, preventative maintenance, repairs and operations of three (3) fuel sites.  

At the age of 15, Peter started out as a mechanic in the private sector working for an auto center.  After high school, he went to a technical college for automotive and diesel studies.  Peter has worked on various equipment ranging from heavy duty to exotic cars.  In 1988, he started working at Boeing.  During his 15 years at Boeing, he became a Fleet Manager in charge of three sites (3) with over 2,400 pieces of equipment, earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration as well as a Graduate Certificate in Business Management. 

In 2004, he entered the public sector as Fleet Manager with the City of Bellevue, Washington.   In 2012, Peter transferred to Thurston County, Washington as Fleet Manager.  In 2014, Peter was hired as Fleet Manager for the County of Ventura, California and achieved several awards.  In 2016, his Fleet Department ranked #1 fleet in North America and, for three (3) years in a row, secured placement in the top 50 Leading Fleet’s by Government Fleet Magazine.

Peter is also an active member of the National Association of Fleet Administrators Law Enforcement Group.