Hall County Government has hired a person to succeed former assistant county administrator Katie Crumley.
Hall County announced the appointment of John T. Gentry, Jr. as its new assistant county administrator Friday, May 16, filling a position that has been vacant since April 1. Gentry will join current assistant county administrator Casey Ramsey in supporting the county’s operations.
Gentry comes to Hall County from Brunswick, where he has served as assistant county manager for the Glynn County Board of Commissioners since February 2023. He brings with him over a decade of experience in public service, including 14 years as director of parks and recreation in both Gwinnett and Oconee counties. Gentry also served for 32 years in the Georgia National Guard.
“John has a wealth of knowledge and experience in local government that will serve the growing Hall County community well,” Hall County County Administrator Zach Propes said. “In addition to his experience in an administrative capacity in local government, his years of military leadership and experience will be highly beneficial in this role and to our operations.”
Gentry holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Presbyterian College, a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College and a certification in public management from the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
“It’s apparent this is a dynamic and growing county, and I look forward to becoming a part of it and the opportunity to contribute to the direction of the meaningful services and projects happening here,” Gentry said.
He is set to begin his new role with Hall County on June 30.
