Dr. Jerry Newton

Dr. Jerry Newton, DEL, AICP, serves as the Chief Planning & Development Officer and Director of Development Services for the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, since October 2017, overseeing Permitting & Inspections, Planning & Zoning, and Code Compliance for a city of 210,000 residents. With extensive experience in real estate and development, Dr. Newton founded Jerry Newton Real Estate & Development, Inc., and has held leadership positions in various organizations, including Director of Planning & Development for Licking County and CEO of Century 21 Cornerstone, Inc. Academically, Dr. Newton holds a Doctor of Executive Leadership from the University of Charleston and a Master of Arts in Geography from Western Illinois University, supplemented by multiple degrees in geography and recreation management. In addition, Dr. Newton contributes as an adjunct professor, recognized for exceptional organizational skills and teaching effectiveness.