White County Public Works Director Derick Canupp has been named assistant county manager, effective July first. In his new role, Canupp will fill in when White County Manager Billy Pittard is absent and assume added responsibilities over time.
Canupp joined White County as public works director in November 2021 and will continue managing that department, according to a county news release. Before that, he served eight years as Habersham County’s public works director.
“With the changes in leadership at the county recently, the Board of Commissioners felt that it is time to add this position to our existing leadership team to better assist with management responsibilities,” says White County Commission Chairman Travis Turner. “We always want to provide our citizens and community with the best service possible, and we look forward to Derick growing in this role.”
As assistant manager, Turner says Canupp will work closely with Pittard, the county clerk, and the White County management team.
Canupp serves on the Habersham County Planning Commission. He and his wife, Mindi, live in Clarkesville with their two sons.