Powhatan promotes deputy administrator after previous administrator leaves for Hanover
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POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Powhatan County has promoted its deputy administrator after its previous county administrator accepted a position in Hanover County.
On Monday, May 19, the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed current deputy county administrator Will Hagy as Powhatan's next county administrator.
Hagy has been the deputy county administrator for three years and he has over a decade of experience in public administration, per the county. This includes time spent as the Director of Social Services in Sussex County, as well as leadership roles in human services and nonprofit sectors in Virginia.
Hagy has been involved with several key areas of Powhatan's government, including its Public Works, Public Utilities, Social Services and Parks and Recreation departments, per the county, which emphasized his ability to strategically plan in a way that aligns with Powhatan's goals.
May 19 appointment of Will Hagy as Powhatan's county administrator. (Photo: Powhatan County Government)
“Will Hagy is exactly the kind of leader Powhatan needs,” said board chairman Bill Donati in a press release. “He knows this county, he knows the work, and he knows the capabilities of the staff. The Board has every confidence in his ability to move Powhatan forward.”
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This appointment comes after the previous county administrator, Bret Schardein, accepted a position in Hanover County after spending just under a decade serving Powhatan.
Hagy will officially assume his new role on June 1. Schardein will work to support Powhatan's administration for some time afterwards to ensure a smooth transition.
“Powhatan County is a special place and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role," Hagy said in the release. "I appreciate the trust that the Board of Supervisors has placed in me and the support of our talented County team. I will work hard every day to honor that trust and support. I am excited for the work we have ahead.”
