William “Todd” Herms
Following an extensive search and interview process, the Alexander County Board of Commissioners selected William “Todd” Herms to serve as the new County Manager beginning today. Herms’ appointment was formally announced at a special meeting on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 pm.
Herms has 18 years of experience as a municipal manager in North Carolina, having served as the Town Manager for Maiden since July 2008 and the Town Manager for Badin from 2006-2008.
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) assisted Alexander County with the manager search process. Some 20 applicants were received.
Herms said at the time of his appointment “I will work hard to gain the trust and respect of Alexander County’s elected officials, citizens, business community, and staff,” said Herms. “Living and working within the Unifour region, I have a unique understanding of the challenges, as well as the great opportunities, in Alexander County. I’m excited to meet everyone and hit the ground running as we move the county forward.”
Herms attained his Master of Public Affairs degree and Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Western Carolina University. He is also a graduate of the Municipal and County Administration Course and the Public Executive Leadership Academy (PELA) at the UNC School of Government. He also completed the Williamsburg Leadership Institute and the Gettysburg Leadership Institute offered by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).