Meet Alicia Vaughn, Catoosa County manager
What made you decide to seek the position of Catoosa County Manger? When I look back on my career as CFO, my favorite times were working with department heads and other local governments and school districts, helping them do their jobs, and bringing people together as a team to solve the big problems facing the county.
What do you feel you bring to your new position in Catoosa County, what are your greatest strengths? I enjoy learning new things and am always willing to listen to other viewpoints. I believe one of my greatest strengths is the ability to take these different viewpoints and ideas and find a common sense way to get those people on the same page and working together for the county. I bring a strong background in government finance, 12 years of local government experience, not only managing my own staff but working with local cities and school districts and helping entities meet common goals within the community.
What do you consider the top responsibilities of a county manager? Supporting the work of the department heads, understanding the concerns of citizens and implementing the vision of the Commissioners.
What will your first month on the job look like? A ton of meetings to get to know all the department heads and get an understanding of the community’s needs.
Anything you’d like to say to the residents of Catoosa County? I will have an open-door policy for citizens and employees alike, so come and see me. I am excited about working with the elected officials and the people of Catoosa County and making a difference.