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Land Use and Development Services Manager Burk Renner (pictured left with Zoning Administrator Brett Ragsdale) has retired after 35 years with Shelby County. His current and former colleagues celebrated him, his tenure, and his accolades shortly before his departure at the end of August. His passion and tenacity will be missed in the department.
Mechanical Inspectors James Dodson and Jorge Apantenco were both promoted to the position of Senior Mechanical Inspector. Jorge worked as a Mechanical Inspector for 4 years, and James worked as an Inspector for 7 years. Congratulations to James and Jorge for their promotions!
Ronnie Barton and Brent Smith joined Construction Enforcement last month as new Mechanical Inspectors. Both inspectors have many years of experience in the mechanical trades and will provide their copious skills in service of Shelby County.
Land Use & Development Services welcomed Kendra Cobbs and Jordan McKenzie last month as new Principal Planners. Kendra most recently served as the Planning Director for Hernando, Mississippi, with experience as a Planner in Florence, South Carolina and Plano, Texas. Jordan most recently served as the City Planner for the City of Lakeland (TN), having also served as a Planner for Roswell, Georgia.
Senior Plumbing Inspector George Rodgers (pictured below) celebrated his retirement after nearly 23 years of service with his Construction Enforcement colleagues this week. George has been plumbing since he was in his early teens, and his father and two brothers were plumbers. He has a vast amount of experience is every area of plumbing and is also certified as a medical gas instructor. George has been a great asset to the Plumbing department because of his knowledge of plumbing and his willingness to help colleagues, contractors, and the public. He will be greatly missed by all.
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