Montgomery County, Virginia (VA)
Chris Lawrence, ICMA-CM is currently the Deputy County Administrator at Montgomery County, Virginia. Previously, Chris held the position of Deputy Town Manager - Community Development at the Town of Blacksburg. With a background in public administration and urban affairs, Chris has experience working closely with operational departments, economic development initiatives, local government management, and teaching public administration courses. Throughout their career, Chris has been actively involved in various community organizations and boards.
Montgomery County, Virginia (VA)
Our staff provides a wide range of services to citizens, including law enforcement, parks and recreation, social services, libraries, animal care and adoption, and water and waste services. We also provide support to fellow employees through accounting, fleet management, human resources, and information technology. Montgomery County, located in southwestern Virginia, is home for more than 99,000 residents in its nearly 400 square miles. Our community is known for its abundance of outdoor recreation offerings, including cycling and walking the Huckleberry Trail; hiking and exploring Pandapas Pond in the Jefferson National Forest; and floating and fishing on the New River. Two of the state’s five largest towns, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, are located in the county. As the retail hub of the county, Christiansburg hosts several shopping centers, entertainment venues, and restaurants. Blacksburg is home to Virginia Tech, one of the nation’s leading educational institutions and research universities, which is also known for its accomplishments in athletics as well as cultural and event offerings at the Moss Arts Center.