Monticello Native Roger Harrison Begins Work Here
Roger Harrison, a native of Monticello, began his duties as City Manager for Monticello last Friday, Oct. 19.
Mr. Harrison was one of three finalists announced three weeks ago by the City Council, and the council voted to approve Mr. Harrison.
He said he is looking forward to the challenge, and is proud to be working in his hometown. He has already instituted a change—City Hall will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginning next Monday, Oct. 29. No more closing for lunch. No doubt he will accomplish even more in the coming weeks.
He said his concern is utilities, and what can be done to make them more affordable, and he said we’ve got to get additional businesses into the city to help take some of the burden off the residents.
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Mr. Harrison’s most recent experience is as President and CEO of the Harrison Family of Companies—Harrison Family Farm, LLC & Harrison Recruiting, Inc. Before that he served as Chief Business Development Officer for Wagner Service Solutions, Inc. From 2011-2013 he served as senior vice president, Office of Economic Development, Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce.
Among other experiences, Mr. Harrison worked for the University of Georgia, and the Coca-Cola Company.
He holds a masters of Public Administration from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Okla. He has completed two years of his Doctor of Public Administration at Valdosta State University in Valdosta.
Mr. Harrison has a list of professional development and training he has competed, including Leadership Jasper, the Georgia Economic Development Academy, and Public Speaking for the Public Speaker by Coca-Cola.
His community and professional involvement include Foundation Trustee of the Georgia Piedmont Technical College, and a Board Member and Committee Chair for both the Georgia Economic Developers Association and the Georgia 4-H Advisory Board.
He was recently recognized as an outstanding alumnus from GC&SU, and Change Champion by the Coca-Cola Company, and a service learning fellow at the University of Georgia.
