Catherine Garner Aicp, Czo

Catherine Garner, AICP, CZO has a diverse work experience in the field of community development and planning. Catherine is currently serving as the Community Development Director for the Town of Kernersville starting from December 2021. Prior to this, they held the role of Community Development Manager in the same organization from March 2021 to December 2021.

Before joining the Town of Kernersville, Catherine worked for the City of Salisbury as a Senior Planner from January 2020 to February 2021. Catherine also served as a Development Services Specialist from January 2019 to January 2020 in the same city.

Between 2016 and 2019, Catherine worked as a Planning Technician for Montgomery County, Virginia. Prior to that, they held the position of Planner in the City of Salisbury from January 2014 to October 2016.

Additionally, Catherine has experience as an Architectural Historian at Janus Research from September 2013 to December 2013. Catherine also worked as a Pre-Professional Advising Office Worker at the University of Georgia from August 2011 to July 2013.

Catherine's early career included internships at Old Salem Museums and Gardens and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Planning Department, where they gained experience in preservation planning and museum internships, respectively.

Overall, Catherine has a strong background in community development, planning, and preservation, and has demonstrated their expertise in various positions throughout their career.

Catherine Garner, AICP, CZO, has a strong educational background in historic preservation and urban planning. Catherine obtained a Master of Historic Preservation (MHP) degree from The University of Georgia from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, Catherine completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography and Urban Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 2011.

In addition to their academic achievements, Catherine has also earned several certifications related to their field. In May 2019, they obtained the AICP (American Planning Association) certification. Catherine also holds the Certified Zoning Official certification, which they obtained from both the North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials in April 2019 and the VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF ZONING OFFICIALS in September 2017. These additional certifications further validate Catherine's expertise and commitment to their profession.