Hall County Government has announced the appointment new Director of Development Services.
Kristie Turner has now been named for the position, effective Monday, May 19.
According to county officials, Turner brings a strong background in urban planning and local government operations to the role. She has served as principal planner with Hall County’s Planning and Zoning Department for the past year, where officials say she gained extensive experience in the county’s planning and development processes.
She holds a bcachelor of science in organizational/project management from Colorado Christian University and a master of urban and regional planning from the University of Florida.
Before joining Hall County, Turner worked in Casper, Wyoming, where she served as the county planner and interim building department manager. In that position, she oversaw the Planning and Code Enforcement departments, managed departmental budgets and led both the Board of Appeals and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
“Kristie brings a wealth of experience in leadership, customer service and quality assurance,” County Administrator Zach Propes said. “Her extensive knowledge of planning and development processes and ability to build relationships within the community will serve as invaluable skills in her new role, ensuring our Development Services Department can continue to thrive and provide Hall County’s citizens, developers and business owners with excellent local government services. We look forward to the positive impact she will make as she transitions into her new role.”
County officials say Turner’s leadership and planning expertise will be instrumental in guiding Hall County’s continued growth and development.
