Chris Hively
Town Manager at Town of Culpeper, Virginia- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ICS 400, Advanced ICS for Comand and General Staff
FEMAOct, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Graduate Certificate - Local Government Management
Virginia Tech
Experience
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Town of Culpeper, Virginia
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Town Manager
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Jan 2015 - Present
As Town Manager, I am responsible for leading the Town in a Manager-Council form of government reporting to a Council of nine. Responsible for leading all Town activities including the major activities of budgeting, cemetery operations, economic development, electrical generation and distribution, engineering, finance, fleet management, GIS, human resources, information technology, parks and recreation, planning and community development, public safety, purchasing, sanitation and recycling, snow and ice response, tourism, traffic engineering, transportation maintenance, water and wastewater collection and treatment. Show less
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Assistant Town Manager
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2015
As Assistant Town Manager, I was responsible for assisting the Town Manager in leading all activities of the Town. Primarily responsible for being the team leader for procurement; economic development; budget development; operations team which includes the departments of Environmental Services, Light & Power and Public Works; rate study development; and capital improvement plan development. Continued to perform duties of Environmental Services Director. Promoted to Town Manager January 2015.
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Environmental Services Director
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May 2009 - Apr 2012
As Environmental Services Director, I was responsible for direct oversight of the Water and Wastewater enterprise funds which include water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, reservoir management, dam management, rate setting, and utility design and planning for the Town and County Environs. I was promoted to Assistant Town Manager in April 2012.
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County of Culpeper
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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County Engineer
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Oct 2005 - May 2009
Responsible for managing County facilities including water and wastewater utility operations. Developed the first master water and wastewater infrastructure plan and design standards for Culpeper County. Review and approved commercial and industrial development plans. Managed operations and maintenance staff, external engineering consultants, contractors, and regulatory agency compliance in support of County infrastructure. Responsible for managing County facilities including water and wastewater utility operations. Developed the first master water and wastewater infrastructure plan and design standards for Culpeper County. Review and approved commercial and industrial development plans. Managed operations and maintenance staff, external engineering consultants, contractors, and regulatory agency compliance in support of County infrastructure.
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Santee Cooper
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Water Systems Manager
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Jan 1994 - Oct 2005
Responsible for leading all water related activities for the South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper). Constructed and commissioned Santee Cooper’s first 24 MGD surface water treatment system (Lake Moultrie Regional Water System) on time and under budget. This system provides water to the Lake Moultrie Water Agency which is comprised of three cities and one county. As the first water system employee, developed initial policy and procedure, hired all staff, and purchased all initial operations and maintenance equipment necessary to commission the facility. Facilitator for the development of the Lake Marion Regional Water & Wastewater System. Under my leadership this dream grew into a regional system comprised of 5 counties and 6 municipalities. Responsible for all aspects of implementation including concept, lobbying, coordination, planning, financing, contract development, design, construction and ultimately operation. Project included a 10 MGD treatment facility and approximately 68 miles of transmission pipeline. Show less
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City of Lynchburg
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Utility Engineer
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Oct 1990 - Jan 1994
Responsible for the operation, maintenance and capital improvements for two water treatment facilities (26-mgd) and a wastewater treatment facility (22-mgd) and associated tanks, pump stations and piping. Responsible for the operation, maintenance and capital improvements for two water treatment facilities (26-mgd) and a wastewater treatment facility (22-mgd) and associated tanks, pump stations and piping.
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Wiley & Wilson
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Civil Engineer
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Apr 1987 - Oct 1990
Consulting engineer focusing on planning, design and construction surveillance. Performed numerous water and wastewater system hydraulic models, master plans and feasibility studies. Designed water and sewer lines, pumping stations, water tanks, water intakes, landfills, and other miscellaneous facilities. Consulting engineer focusing on planning, design and construction surveillance. Performed numerous water and wastewater system hydraulic models, master plans and feasibility studies. Designed water and sewer lines, pumping stations, water tanks, water intakes, landfills, and other miscellaneous facilities.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief of Construction Management (1st Lieutenant)
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Oct 1984 - Apr 1987
Responsible for all construction inspection and service contract programs involving more than $140 million annually for Dyess AFB. Acted as liaison between Corps of Engineers and USAF on all major construction projects associated with the bed-down. New facilities, as part of the B-1B weapon system bed-down, included hangars, simulators, laboratories, weapons igloos, roads, underground utilities, and other support facilities. Responsible for all construction inspection and service contract programs involving more than $140 million annually for Dyess AFB. Acted as liaison between Corps of Engineers and USAF on all major construction projects associated with the bed-down. New facilities, as part of the B-1B weapon system bed-down, included hangars, simulators, laboratories, weapons igloos, roads, underground utilities, and other support facilities.
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Education
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2012 - 2013
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Graduate Certificate, Local Government Management -
1980 - 1984
Virginia Military Institute
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
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