Frederick County Administration
The Office of the County Administrator is the highest level management office of the Frederick County government. The County Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of Frederick County. The County Administrator directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of all county departments and agencies which are under the direct control of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to county ordinances and regulations. Specifically, the County Administrator serves as the primary point of contact for citizens seeking information regarding county activities; manages of all county departments; and develops recommendations for the Board of Supervisors relative to the operations of the county.
The Office of the County Administrator also provides administrative support to the Board and implements its directives with regard to Board agendas, meetings, resolutions and constituent services. Additionally, the County Administrator serves as the clerk to the Board of Supervisors, as well as official liaison to the Constitutional Officers, the Judiciary, and state and regional agencies.
John R. Riley, Jr., County Administrator
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-5600, fax (540) 667-0370,
Email John
jriley@co.frederick.va.us
John Riley has served as Frederick County Administrator since January 1983. Prior to his appointment, he served as Frederick County's Director of Planning & Development; Planner II for Augusta-Richmond Planning Commission, Augusta, GA; Planning Enforcement Officer, County of Henrico, VA; and Environmental Inspector, County of Henrico, VA. Mr. Riley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Elon College and a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is also a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute, University of Virginia.
Kris Tierney, Assistant County Administrator
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-5600, fax (540) 667-0370,
Email Kris
ktierney@co.frederick.va.us
Kris Tierney has served as Frederick County Assistant County Administrator since 2000. Prior to his appointment, he served as Frederick County's Director of Planning & Development; Deputy Director of Planning & Development; and Assistant Planning Administrator for Clarke County. Mr. Tierney holds a Bachelor's degree in geography from the State University of New York/Brockport and a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Tech. He is also a graduate of the Senior Executive Institute, University of Virginia.
Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 665-5600, fax (540) 667-0370,
Email Jay
jtibbs@co.frederick.va.us
Jay Tibbs serves as Deputy County Administrator and Deputy Clerk to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. He previously worked as Assistant Town Administrator/Town Clerk/Zoning Assistant for the Town of Middleburg, VA and Deputy County Clerk/Assistant to the County Commission in Pocahontas County, WV. Mr. Tibbs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Centre College and an M.B.A. from Shenandoah University.
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