Leigh Anne KnightCity Manager770.385.2012

• B.B.A. in Accounting - North Georgia College & State University• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - 1993

Responsible for the general management of all city operations. Presents plans of action, policies and procedures to the City Council for approval. Responsible for all City purchases of gas and electric commodities and oversees revenues and expenses of the City.

Billy BouchillonDeputy City Manager

770.385.6831

• Control Data Institute, 1986• Certified Public Manager, 1996 - University of Georgia; • Leadership Newton County - 1999• Public Works Director, 2005-2012

Responsible for assisting the City Manager in the general management of City operations including water and wastewater, streets and highways, city utilities, solid waste collections, engineering and customer and citizen complaints.

Luther BouchillonFacilities Maintenance Manager

770.385.2131

• Certified Public Manager, 2006 - University of Georgia• Certification in Commercial Plumbing - Dekalb Technical Institute

Responsible for the maintenance of all City owned buildings and properties, as well as all City owned parks and cemeteries.

Stoney BowlesFire Chief

770.385.2152

• M.S. Organizational Leadership - Columbia Southern University (2016) • B.S. Organizational Management Leadership - Reinhardt University (2011)

Responsible for the day to day and general operations of the Covington Fire Department. Develop and implement strategic planning to include budget, policies and best practices. Responsible for staffing and budget management.

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Stacey CottonPolice Chief770.385.2127

• B.S. in Criminal Justice, 1999 - Mercer University• M.P.A., 2001 - Troy University• M.S.C.J., 2008 - Troy University• FBI National Academy 188th Session - 1997• Leadership Georgia - 2006• Certified Public Manager, 1994 - University of Georgia

Responsible for the leadership, strategic planning and day-to-day opera-tions of the Covington Police Department. Oversees the enforcement of federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

David CroomWater Reclamation Manager

770.385.2048

• B.S. in Agriculture, 1981 - University of Georgia• Class I Wastewater License - State of Georgia• Certified Public Manager, 1994 - University of Georgia

Responsible for the management of three divisions with each operating under the guidance of an EPD issued permit: Environmental Compliance, Water Reclamation Facility and a Land Application System which make up the Water Reclamation Department.

Mark CulbertsonFranchise/Media

Operations Manager678.342.3104

• Certified Public Manager - University of Georgia• Fiber Instrument Sales (FIS) University• National Cable Television Institution (NCTI) - Fiber Testing and Maintenance - 2003• National Cable Television Institution (NCTI) - Installation & Activation - 2006

Responsible for the Telecommunications division. Plans, develops, assigns and supervises all work in the operation and maintenance of the Covington Public Education and Government Access (PEG) Channel. Oversees all franchise agreements for the City.

Paul G. Dailey, Jr.Human Resources Director

770.385.6431

• B.S. in Criminal Justice, 1988 – University of Georgia• M.P.A., 2001 – Troy University• FBI National Academy – 219th Session (2004)• Certified Public Manager, 1994 – University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute• Georgia Local Government Personnel Association (GLGPA) Board of Directors

Responsible for directing the Human Resource system including recruit-ment, selection, training, employee benefits and compliance with federal and state employment regulations. Guides and directs both Safety/Risk Management and the Municipal Court of Covington.

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Audra GutierrezCity Clerk

770.385.2010

• Certified Municipal Clerk - 2012• Masters Municipal Clerk – 2015• International Institute of Municipal Clerks – 2016• Municipal Election Qualifying Officer• Leadership Newton County - 2011

Responsible for preparing and managing the functions of all Council meetings, recording actions in public meetings in accordance with state law and parliamentary procedures, posting of meeting notices and main-taining public records. Serves as the custodian of official City records and public documents.

Mike JewellNatural Gas Director

678.212.6461

• Gainesville College A.S. - 1985• Certificate of Local Government Management - UGA Carl Vinson Institute - 2007• Mid-West Gas Association Certificate - UGA Carl Vinson Institute - 2004

Responsible for the operations and maintenance of the gas distribution system, regulatory compliance of all Federal and State requirements and assures safe and affordable service to our customers.

Bobby JohnsonInformation Systems Manager

770.385.2014

• A.S. in Electronics, 1998 - DeVry University

Responsible for managing and maintaining: revenue and financial soft-ware, PC and network environments, IP telephone system and PRI con-nections, Fiber connections between facilities, Internet connections, Doc-ument library, Wi-Fi network, internal and external websites.

Scott GaitherPlanning & Zoning Director

770.385.2178

• B.S. in Public Administration & Urban Studies; concentration on Plan-ning & Economic Development, 2003 - Georgia State University• Member of The American Planning Association, The Georgia Planning Association and The Georgia Association of Zoning AdministratorsOversees the day-to-day operations of the Planning and Zoning Depart-ment which consists of Land Use Planning, Zoning, Building Inspections, Code Enforcement, Building Permits, Alcohol Licensing and Occupation Tax. Research and propose ordinances to City Council to promote quality and sustainable growth of the City. Serves as the liaison between the City Council and the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Appeals and Adjustments, Tree Preservation Board, Covington Redevelopment Authority and the Covington Parking Authority.

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John KingAirport Manager

770.385.2176

• BS in Aviation Science - Utah Valley University• MS in Management - Troy University• Commercial Pilot, EMT

Responsible for the general management of the Covington Municipal Airport. Ensures compliance with all Federal aviation regulations.

Tammie LoveringSolid Waste Manager

770.385.2046

• Certified Municipal Clerk – 2016• Certified Ga State Board of Workers Comp – 2013• Municipal Election Qualifying Officer• Leadership Newton County – 2014

Responsible for the operations, maintenance and overseeing the day to day duties related to the solid waste department.

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Thomas J. Mason, Jr.Equipment Maintenance

Manager678.212.6137

• A.A.S in Vehicle Maintenance Management, Community College of the Air Force - 1994• A.A. in Liberal Arts from Hillsborough Community College - 1999• 2T390 Vehicle Maintenance Master, USAF-1994• ASE Certified Mechanic• ASE Certified Paint & Body• Master Sergeant (MSgt.) Retired - USAF

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of city owned vehicles and equipment. Responsible for directing and coordinating the operational ac-tivities of the equipment maintenance department. Maintains city vehicle tracking system, purchases gasoline, oil and diesel fuel for city use. Plans and directs safety campaigns.

Freddy L. MorganElectric Director

770.385.2120

• MBA- Shorter University• BAS Business Management- Southern Polytechnic State University• Certified Public Pension Trustee- Georgia Association of Public Pension Trustees• Certificate of Local Government Management - University of Georgia- Carl Vinson Institute of Government• Leadership Cartersville-Bartow County • University of Georgia - Fanning Institute of Leadership

Responsible for the planning, organizing, and supervising of the Electric function. Assumes full management responsibility for the Electric system. Plans and directs the operation and maintenance of electrical substations and transmission and distribution services.

Trey SandersPublic Relations Manager

678.212.6456

• B.A. Communications, 2004 – University of Alabama

Responsible for internal and external city communications, social media accounts, media relations, promotion of city programs and planning of special events. Creates press releases and manages city’s website.

Mike Smith911 Director770.385.2050

• POST Certified Peace Officer, Communications Officer, General and Firearms Instructor• Leadership Newton County – 1994• Mercer Public Safety Leadership Institute, 2004• Past President GA 911 Director’s Association• Past Board Member Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO)

Responsible for managing the 911 Center which is the sole PSAP for Newton County. Handles all 911 and non-emergency phone calls from the public, all dispatching responsibilities for nine public safety agencies and assists with Public Works communications.

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Randy SmithFinance Director

678.212.6140

• B.B.A, 1992 – University of Georgia• Certified Public Accountant• Member of GGFOA, GFOA and AICPA

Responsible for City functions such as budget, revenue collection, payroll and financial reporting. Departments reporting to the Finance Director include Customer Service, Utility Billing/Meter Reading, Information Tech-nology, Finance, Purchasing and Facilities Maintenance. The Finance Director is ultimately responsible for maintaining the city’s financial data.

Brad StoothoffStreet Dept. Manager

770.385.2184

• LAP Certified – GDOT• MDP Certified – UGA Carl Vinson Institute – 2017• Leadership Newton County – 2018 • Board member – GUCC Safety Committee

Responsible for reviewing, maintaining and installing the city’s transporta-tion facilities and storm water conveyance system in the right of way.

Tres ThomasCity Engineer / Assistant

Public Works Director770.385.2180

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1992 - University of Alabama• Management Development Program Certificate -University of Georgia• Professional Engineer • Certified Floodplain Manager• Erosion & Sedimentation Control Level IB Certified Inspector• Erosion & Sedimentation Control Level II Certified Design ProfessionalResponsible for daily operations of the Engineering Department. Coor-dinates Stormwater Management Program and Utility. Designs, inspects and administers contracts for public works projects. Reviews and ap-proves residential and commercial site plans and oversees construction.

Tim ThompsonWater/Sewer Construction

Manager770.385.2035

• Certified Public Manager, 1994 - University of Georgia• Leadership Newton County - 1998• Water Distribution License, 1995 - State of Georgia• Wastewater Treatment License, 2009 - State of Georgia

Responsible for the operations and maintenance related to the City’s wa-ter and sewer lines. Oversees the daily operations of the Water/Sewer Maintenance Department.

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