Williams begins work as Habersham County risk manager

Habersham County resident Tori Wiliams is the county's new risk manager. (photo submitted)

Tori Williams has started work as Habersham County’s new risk manager. The county announced her hiring in a news release Friday. She succeeds Will Regan, who resigned in December.

As risk manager, Williams oversees the county’s workers’ compensation program and employee safety, vehicle, property, and general liability programs. She’s also responsible for employee training and wellness.

Williams is a long-term Habersham County resident who previously worked as the human resources director for Stephens County.

The release states that during her time with Stephens County Government, Williams placed an emphasis on risk management. She obtained all of the safety certifications available through Local Government Risk Management. She is familiar with ACCG/IRMA, Habersham County’s liability insurance provider, and the systems and processes for reporting claims.

Williams has over 20 years of experience in software implementation, training, and project management. She is a former customer service help desk manager for the Georgia Department of Education.

According to Habersham County, Williams led the update and rewrite of the Stephens County Employee Handbook and moved the county’s human resources to digital record keeping. She also led the implementation of the employee evaluation application.