Anthony W. Starr

Anthony Starr, ICMA-CM, AICP, serves as a Board Member for the NC City/County Management Association and has held the position of Executive Director at the Western Piedmont Council of Governments since December 2012. With extensive experience in local government management, Anthony previously worked as Assistant Executive Director at the same organization and has also held leadership roles as President and Vice President of the Southeast Regional Directors' Institute. Prior positions include County Planning Director for Henderson County, Town Manager for the Town of Catawba, and roles in regional planning and emergency services. Anthony holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Community & Regional Planning, along with a certificate in Municipal Administration.