Recreation Staff

Gabe was appointed Director of Montgomery County Recreation by County Executive Marc Elrich in December 2025, marking his return to the role after serving seven years on the County Council. A lifelong resident of the County, Albornoz has more than two decades of experience in public service, policy leadership and operational management. He previously led Montgomery County Recreation from 2007 to 2018, becoming the youngest person in County history to hold the position.

Under his leadership, the department earned 83 national and state awards for excellence. He also oversaw 11 capital projects totaling more than $280 million, including the construction of five new community recreation centers and the renovation of six others. From 2018 to 2025, Gabe served as an at-Large County Councilmember. He served as Council President in 2021 and chaired the Health and Human Services Committee. His legislative accomplishments include establishing the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission, helping launch the MoCo BOOST Guaranteed Income Program, and spearheading efforts to achieve high vaccination rates in the Latino community during the COVID-19 pandemic through the creation of Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar.

Gabe is bilingual in English and Spanish. A graduate of Montgomery County Public Schools (Walt Whitman High School), Albornoz has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. He resides in Kensington with his wife and four children.

Adriane Clutter was promoted to Division Chief in 2017. She is responsible for overseeing the department's revenue generating units including sports, camps, classes, trips and tours, and therapeutic recreation; as well as, directing the department's Seniors team and Youth Development team as part of the County’s integral Positive Youth Development Initiative.

A native of Wheaton with a bachelor’s in Recreation and Leisure Services from Shepherd College and master’s in Park and Recreation Resource Management from Frostburg State, Adriane has gained a wide reputation as an innovative recreation thinker and achiever. She came to Montgomery County Recreation in 2013 from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County. It was there in 1993, where as a young 17-year-old, she had already found her true calling as a park and recreation professional when she accepted her first summer job with Montgomery Parks as dockhand at Lake Needwood.

Since then, Adriane has had a notable career earning numerous honors for her work in the industry including a feature in Park and Recreation Magazine reaching over 60,000 professionals. She has been recognized as the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association’s Member of the Year and served as Young Extern for the Academy of Park and Recreation Administration. She is a passionate professional who is firmly committed to ensuring high-quality and life-enhancing recreation is universally accessible.

Carmen Berrios was promoted to Division Chief in 2024. She is responsible for overseeing the department’s administrative functions including finance, budget, contracts, human resources and information technology. In addition, Carmen will oversee the department’s Communications and Public Outreach team which include the department’s customer service, outreach and communications teams.

Carmen holds a bachelor’s in communications studies from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has a deep set of experience with more than 20 years in the private sector, County Council and the Department of Permitting Services in addition to her time with Montgomery County Recreation. Carmen brings to this role a strong commitment to customer service and a passion for the work of Montgomery County Recreation.

Carmen lives in Clarksburg with her husband and three young children. In her spare time, she can be found at her children’s sporting events. She also enjoys baking cookies and reading mysteries and memoirs.

Shawna joined the Montgomery County Recreation team in June 2024 as Division Chief of Facilities. She is responsible for overseeing the department’s community recreation centers as well as the indoor and outdoor pools.

Shawna moved to Maryland in 1990 to attend the University of Maryland studying Business Management. She went on to work for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) in recreation for more than 30 years. She has a passion for serving the community and is excited to join the Montgomery County team.

Shawna loves traveling with her children and friends and hiking with her dog.