CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kate Armitage, Director
Arts, Recreation, Parks & Communication
City of Millington
karmitage@cityofmillington.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ED HALEY - MILLINGTON'S NEW CITY MANAGER
MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE (January 16, 2014) – Ed Haley returns to serve Millington, TN as City Manager. Haley, a Millington native and graduate of Millington Central High School, has served the City of Millington in various capacities over the years including 18 years on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. He has been heavily engaged in the community through his involvement with the Millington Jaycees, Optimist Club, Rotary Club, Airport Authority, Youth and Community Days and the Environmental Control Board. Haley has also served on the Board of Deacons at Kerrville Assembly of God, the Tennessee Municipal League, National Cancer Society, the Tennessee City Managers’ Association and as a State Representative in the Tennessee General Assembly for 8 years. His previous work experience includes 13 years as the Town Superintendent for the Town of Arlington, 27 years with Shelby County Government, 13 years with E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Company and the U. S. Air Force. Haley brings a passion for the City of Millington, a wealth of experience and proven skills necessary to move the City of Millington forward.
“We conducted an exhaustive search and had many qualified candidates. Fortunately for us, Ed Haley’s name kept rising to the top,” said Terry Jones, Millington Mayor. “He has been a mentor of mine for the last 14 years and I look forward to working with him,” said Jones. The search for a City Manger can be an arduous process. The City of Millington utilized the services of Ronnie Neill with MTAS who specializes in personnel to lead the search.
“The first step was to identify what we wanted in a City Manager,” said Michael Chesney, Interim City Manger. “There were 3 main criteria used in evaluating the candidates. We wanted someone with a wealth of experience in plant infrastructure. Millington is an aging community and that experience is vital for us moving forward. We wanted a skilled networker with established connections in local, state and federal government. No City is an island. To thrive we must work collaboratively. The final criterion is an ability to work well with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and City employees. I feel confident Ed Haley is an excellent choice,” said Chesney.
Haley will being in the next few weeks. Michael Chesney, Interim City Manager will remain for a time to ensure a smooth transition. “I came to this decision after much prayer and consideration,” said Ed Haley. “It is humbling and a great pleasure to be selected. I look forward to working with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and all the fine employees of the City to serve our citizens,” said Haley.
ABOUT MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Located just minutes from Memphis, Millington enjoys an exceptional quality of life for an estimated 10,000 citizens. Quality education, recreation and economic growth make Millington a great place to live, work and play. Millington education offers a variety of public and private, faith based schools and various colleges, universities and technical institutions to serve the area. In 2004 The University of Memphis opened its Millington Campus and offers undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous fields of study. Millington is home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Ingram Micro, Memphis International Raceway, USA Stadium, Mirimichi and other golf courses providing opportunities for economic growth and world-class recreation. Millington’s West Tennessee Regional Business Center, a publically owned business and industry center, features 1900 acres of prime industrial space with easy access to the Millington Regional Jetport and the Canadian National Railroad. True intermodal transportation and shipping, makes Millington the perfect place for business. Widely known as “Flag City, USA”, Millington truly offers the best of the Mid-South.
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