Stafford County Government
John Palmer is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in technology support and network administration. Currently serving as the Lead of IT Support at Stafford County Government since August 2002, John leads a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional customer service and efficiently managing service requests. Prior to this role, John held positions such as Network Analyst, providing critical support for public safety systems, and Support Technician at Hilldrup Companies, where John contributed to a significant platform transition. John also has experience as a Settlement Services Analyst at Clean Sites, Inc. and started as a Cost Recovery Analyst at Viar & Company/DynCorp. Academically, John holds two A.A.S. degrees in Network Administration and Business Management from Northern Virginia Community College, along with initial studies in Computer Science at Virginia Tech.
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Stafford County Government
From pre-colonial America to modern-day, Stafford County has a rich history associated with significant events and people in our nation’s history. Established in 1664, Stafford is perhaps most famously known as the boyhood home of George Washington. Stafford was particularly affected by the Civil War, The Battle of Aquia Creek took place in the County in 1861. During the duration of the conflict, some 100,000 United States and Confederate troops occupied the County. The conclusion of the Civil War represented a time of reconstruction. Stafford remained mostly a rural community until the construction of Interstate 95 in the late 1960s. Since that time, Stafford has experienced a population boom. With a 2018 population of 149,110, Stafford is now the 3rd fastest growing County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with populations over 25,000. Stafford is located between the major commuting centers of Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Virginia. According to a 2018 study by Weldon Cooper, an estimated 38,000 County residents commute out of County for employment, compared to an estimated 22,000 who commute in. Approximately 10,000 people live and work within Stafford County.