County Administrator's Office

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County Administrator's Office

The County Administrator executes policies established by the Board of Supervisors or mandated by the state, prepares and administers the county budget, oversees management of departments within his office and public works department, and represents the board in day-to-day county affairs, reporting to the Board on county matters.  Shannon C. Scott assumed this position on Feb. 12, 2009.

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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Administration Staff
Contact Information
Comprehensive Plan Adobe .pdf
Code of Wise County Online
VA Freedom of Information Act
2009-10 Approved Budget Adobe .pdf
2008-09 Budget Adobe .pdf
2007-08 Budget Adobe .pdf
2006-07 Budget
2005-06 Budget

Expenditure Reports

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County Administrator
Shannon C. Scott

On February 12, 2009, the Wise County Board of Supervisors voted to hire Shannon Clay Scott as County Administrator.  Mr. Scott, a long time Wise County resident, had previously served as Assistant County Administrator since August, 1989.  Mr. Scott has also previously served as Interim County Administrator during various periods of vacancy in the position.

County Finance Administrator
David L. Cox, CPA

On February 12, 2009, the Wise County Board of Supervisors voted to hire David Lance Cox, CPA as County Finance Administrator.  Mr. Cox is a resident of Big Stone Gap, VA and brings to the County a wealth of accounting and management experience.  Mr. Cox is a certified public accountant, certified management accountant, and is also certified in financial management.  Wise County is looking forward to Mr. Cox’s arrival and his expertise in promoting County fiscal responsibility.

County Attorney (with expanded Administrative duties)
Karen T. Mullins
Wise Courthouse – Room 248

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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.)

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 as she serves as office manager. Ms. Underwood is also secretary to the Wise County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and the Wise County Recreational Facility Authority.

Financial Management Assistant
Jeffrey R. Gilliam

Mr. Gilliam is the primary contact for Accounts Payable and Human Resources (Payroll, Employee Benefits, etc.).

Secretary
Donna Lester McCoy

Receptionist
Annie Carter

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Other Staff

Public Works
(276) 679-0515 (County Shop)

Public Works Director
George "Jackie" Darter

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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Building & Zoning Department
(276) 328-7119

Code Official
Robert M. Mullins

Code Inspector
Kenneth Reynolds

Building & Zoning Secretary
Maria Culbertson

Mapping & Zoning Technician
Cindy Kelly

 

Economic and Community Development

Economic Development Director
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.

Tourism, Marketing & Community Development Director
H. William "Bill" Smith

Mr. Smith is the primary contact for Tourism and Marketing activities of Wise County.  He also responsible for the content of the County's Tourism website: http://tourism.wisecounty.org.

 

Litter Control
(276) 328-1000

Litter Control Officer / Clean County Coordinator
Greg Cross

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 Keep Wise County Beautiful.  He and his staff are responsible for local enforcement of State and County litter laws.

Litter Control Officer
Robert L. Mullins

Litter Control Officer
Jack McClanahan

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Animal Control
Animal Shelter - (276) 679-6750 / Email

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 Officer
Brian Burton

Shelter Office Manager
Teresa Sturgill

Shelter Officer
Becky Phillips

 

Automated Data Processing

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

 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
(276) 328-7110

Geographic Information Officer
Jessica Swinney

Ms. Swinney is the primary contact for Mapping and Geographic Information Management for the County

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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Building Maintenance & Housekeeping

Maintenance Supervisor
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

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Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

EOC Coordinator / HAZMAT Coordinator
Jane Bennett

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