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Executive Searches

The WPCOG Administrative staff lead by the Executive Director and Administrative Services & Human Resources Manager regularly conduct executive searches for our local governments to fill important and high profile positions. We have extensive experience facilitating the hiring of personnel including Town Managers, Town Administrators, Community and Regional Planners and more. This service is conducted with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. We are available through every step of the process including: writing and distributing job announcements, reviewing incoming resumes, focusing your list of potential candidates, interviews and providing an objective and non-bias assessment of final candidates.

 

If your municipality or county needs assistant locating a qualified candidate, or assistance through any or all stages of the hiring process, please contact:

 

For Town, City or County Managers and Administrators

Anthony Starr, WPCOG Executive Director
828.485.4272 | anthony.starr@wpcog.org

 

For Department heads or other professional positions:

David Pugh, WPCOG Administrative Services & Human Resources Manager
828.485.4221 | david.pugh@wpcog.org

 

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828.322.9191 | Fax: 828.322.5991

Mailing: P.O. Box 9026 | Hickory, NC 28603
Location: 1880 2nd Avenue NW | Hickory, NC 28601

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

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To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410 Washington, DC 20250-9410

 

Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Operating Hours 
Monday - Thursday 7:30AM to 5:30PM
Friday 7:30AM to 11:30AM

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