News Details - Jeffrey Smith Named County Highway Director

County Administrator Joe Mareane announced the appointment of Jeffrey Smith of Malone, NY, as Tompkins County Highway Director, following a national search.

Recommended by a broad-based search committee, Mr. Smith comes to Tompkins County with 17 years of experience in managing highway and public works operations, the last five years as Public Works Supervisor in the Village of Malone, where he manages highway operations, water and wastewater systems, and buildings and grounds. For 12 years before that, Smith was the highway manager for Franklin County. He began his career in Santa Barbara County, California as an engineering technician.

Administrator Mareane told Legislators he is confident Mr. Smith has the right blend of people and professional skills to serve the Highway Division well. Smith begins his new position as of June 4.

05-01-2012