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County Administrator's Office

The Wise County Board of Supervisors appoints a County Administrator who oversees the day-to-day business operations of the County.  Glen "Skip" Skinner assumed this position on Dec. 1, 2004.



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County Administrator

Glen "Skip" Skinner, Wise County Administrator

The Wise County Board of Supervisors voted to hire Mr. Skinner as County Administrator in November 2004.  He assumed the position on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004.  Mr. Skinner worked 22-plus years for the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission encompassing the counties of Lee, Wise and Scott, and the City of Norton.  He most recently served as it's Deputy Director.   Mr. Skinner is an Appalachia, VA native and current Big Stone Gap, VA resident.

 

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Administration Staff

(Unless otherwise indicated, members of the County Administrator's staff may be contacted via the Administrator's Office telephone and fax numbers.)

Assistant County Administrator
Shannon C. Scott

Mr. Scott has served as Assistant County Administrator and Chief Financial Officer since August, 1989.

Executive Secretary to the County Administrator
Annette Underwood

Contact Ms. Underwood if you would like to make an appointment to see or to leave a message for the County Administrator, or to request information about the County Administrator's Office. Ms. Underwood is also secretary to the Wise County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and the Wise County Recreational Facility Authority.

County Attorney
Karen Mullins
206 E. Main St., Room 248
P.O. Box 570
Wise VA 24293
(276) 328-2321 (Office)
(276) 328-9780 (Fax)

Financial Management Assistant
Jeffrey R. Gilliam

The primary contact for Accounts Payable and Human Resources (Payroll, Employee Benefits, etc.).

Secretary/Receptionist
Donna Lester McCoy

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Building & Zoning Department

Code Official
Robert M. Mullins

Code Inspector
Kenneth Reynolds

Building & Zoning Secretary
Maria Culbertson

Mapping & Zoning Technician
Cindy Kelly

 

Economic Development

Administrative Assistant
Carl Snodgrass

Mr. Snodgrass is the primary contact for Industrial Recruitment and Economic Development for Wise County.  He also serves as the Project Coordinator and  primary contact for for the Wise County Industrial Development Authority.

 

Litter Control

Litter Control Officer / Clean County Coordinator
Greg Cross
(276) 328-1000

Mr. Cross is the primary contact for issues involving Litter Control, Recycling, Illegal Dumping, and Solid Waste Educational Programs for Wise County.  He also serves as the Executive Coordinator for the Keep Wise County Beautiful.  He is also responsible for local enforcement of State and County litter laws.

Litter Control Officer
Robert L. Mullins

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Other Staff

Animal Control

Animal Shelter - (276)679-6750

Chief Animal Control Officer
Emory "Glen" Arwood

The Chief Animal Control Officer and his staff are responsible for stray & destructive animal control and animal shelter operations.

Animal Control Officier
Brian Burton

Shelter Office Manager
Teresa Sturgill

Shelter Manager
Becky Phillips

 

Data Processing Supervisor/Programmer
Martin Gilliam

Mr. Gilliam is the primary contact for Automated Data Processing and Information Systems issues for Wise County government.  He is responsible for management & support of the county's central computer system (HP e3000), as well as, PC and network support for the Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer offices.

Data Processing Technician/Assistant
Freddy McCowan

 

E-911 Mapping Technician
Arvil Pilkenton

Mr. Pilkenton is responsible for management of road names and house numbering associated with the County's E-911 system.

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Maintenance Supervisor (Building & Grounds)
Arthur Sturgill

Responsible for the maintenance operations of county buildings & grounds including, but not limited to those of the Wise County Courthouse complex, the Wise County Health Department building and the Wise County Department of Social Services facility.

Maintenance Worker
Tony Honeycutt  

Custodian
Diane Coomer

Custodian
Donna Myers

Custodian
Glenda Sturgill

Custodian - Health Center
Marcia Spears

 

Public Works Director
George "Jackie" Darter
(276)679-0515 (County Shop)

Mr. Darter is the primary contact for issues involving Solid Waste Collection & Disposal,  Landfill Operations & Management, Solid Waste Convenience Centers, and all other Public Works projects.

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Contacting the County Administrator's Office

Mailing Address:

Wise County Administrator's Office
P.O. Box 570
Wise, VA 24293-0570

Street Address:

Wise County Administrator's Office
206 E. Main St., Suite 223
Wise, VA 24293

Phone:  (276)328-2321

Fax:  (276)328-9780

 

 

Email:  Wise County Administrator

 

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