Edwin Betts

Edwin Betts is a skilled professional with extensive experience in various roles, currently serving as the Museum Site Manager for the City of Petersburg, VA, since August 2022, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city’s museums. Betts has a strong background in photography, operating as a photographer for EMBetts3 Photography since September 2015, focusing on landscape and street photography. Between November 2004 and November 2020, Betts worked at the Prince George Sheriff's Office in multiple capacities, including courtroom security and inmate transport, and served as a Deputy Sheriff in the County of Prince George, VA during the same period. With a foundational background as a pyrotechnician at Dominion Fireworks from July 1996 to July 2015 and experience as an EMT-I with Southside Va. Emergency Crew, along with a prior role as a Deputy with the Petersburg Sheriff's Office, Betts demonstrates diverse expertise. Early career experience includes a sales role at Adolph's Men's Clothing from June 1983 to October 1988. Betts attended Elon University in 1982-1983 and completed high school at Petersburg High from 1979-1982.