We prepare for the ELGL & ICMA joint event at the ICMA Conference by getting to know attendees through their responses to four simple questions. Respondents will describe the current state of local government, their mentors, ways to strengthen local government, and of course, their dream six-pack. Link: Raise Your Hand If You’re Going “Back to the Future” with ELGL and ICMA.
Previous Profiles: Tamara Lynn Schaps, Evans School of Public Affairs, Director of Career Services and Eric Norenberg, Oberlin (OH) City Manager.
Background Check
Joe (Connect: LinkedIn) joined Henrico’s general government team on January 28, 2013 after a lengthy career in Hanover County. Casey started work in Hanover in 1990 and served as director of Finance and Management Services until 2004, when he was promoted to deputy county administrator. As deputy county administrator, he supervised the Assessor’s Office; the departments of Finance and Management Services, General Services, Information Technology and Internal Audit; and Public Information.
Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Richmond. In addition Mr. Casey also has a master’s degree in public administration and a doctorate in Public Policy and Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Q & A with Joe
Name your career mentors.
Rhu Harris, County Administrator Hanover County, VA
http://youtu.be/lyhqkSDivWg
During her presidency, Bonnie Svrcek encouraged ICMA members to do “Just One Thing” for the organization. What’s “one thing” we can do to strengthen local government?
Better engage with citizens, businesses and NPOs in manners that best work for each of them
Supplemental Reading
Longtime Hanover finance official joining Henrico’s team
Author Joseph Casey | The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Distress