Ken joined our Executive Transition Assistance team after 32 years working in local government in Virginia and Tennessee. I was excited to learn about his path to executive manager and his recognition as an ICMA Credentialed Manager. Here are a few things we discussed: Looking back to where you started this journey, where did you think it would lead you? After trying a career as a teacher and then in social services, I began working on my Masters Degree at East Tennessee St

In January 2016, Bryant Phillips joined the Berkley Group bringing over 9 years of experience working in local government and a diverse set of expertise from current and long-range planning to budgeting and financial management. Bryant has been a key member of the Berkley Group team and has helped our company reach new heights. Bryant was recently promoted to Chief Financial Officer and we’re confident that he will continue to excel in this new position. As part of our Staff

As I did some background research for our next Staff Spotlight on Clarence Monday, I came across the predictable accolades one sees in media coverage of a local government administrator’s retirement. Pittsylvania County’s at-the-time Board of Supervisors Chairman, Jessie Barkdale, praised Clarence as a “true professional” who had “performed exceptionally”. He was even welcomed to be a part of the hiring process for his replacement – an opportunity seldom extended to a departi

In July 2016, Joseph Paxton retired after more than thirty-eight years with Rockingham County. His career with Rockingham began with a management internship in January 1978 and ultimately led him to serving as County Administrator for over 12 years. Joe recently joined the Berkley Group as an Executive Manager in our Executive Transition Assistance program. As part of our Staff Spotlight series, I asked Joe about his experience and accomplishments throughout his career. Why d

In June of 2016, Kimball Payne retired after 15 years as Lynchburg City Manager and over 32 years of local government service. One of the most well-known and respected local government managers in Virginia, Kim recently joined the Berkley Group as an Executive Manager in our Executive Transition Assistance program. As part of our Staff Spotlight series, I asked Kim about his experience and accomplishments in local government. Why did you get into this line of work? What moti