The Albemarle Board of Supervisors has selected a long-time county employee to serve as the top legal official for the jurisdiction. Andrew Herrick has been serving in the position on an interim basis following the retirement of Steven Rosenberg last year.
“Both Albemarle county and I have personally been blessed with a long line of outstanding county attorneys, among them, Larry Davis, Greg Kamptner, Cynthia Hudson and Steve Rosenberg,” Herrick said shortly after being named to the post. “And I now stand on the shoulders of these giants and look forward to building on their legacy.”
Prior to working for Albemarle, Herrick was the assistant county attorney for James City County. He graduated from the College of William & Mary with an undergraduate degree, a law degree, and as a Master of Business Administration.
Supervisor Ann Mallek of the White Hall District said she appreciated having someone who has been working for Albemarle be in the top position.
“It’s been a privilege to watch over many years you who have been with us so long and have all this institutional knowledge to continue to take on new roles,” Mallek said. “I’m very grateful that you’re willing to continue on with us and I’m very glad you are settled in this job.”
Herrick thanked the Board of Supervisors and also took time to thank members of the public.
“Our community is a great team,” Herrick said. “Though not always in agreement on every issue. Our community is very engaged and that’s a good thing. That engagement only enhances the quality of our services and of our community itself.”
Herrick also took the opportunity to point out there are several pending vacancies in the office of the county attorney and he looks forward to hiring more talent. To learn more about the role Herrick and his team play, visit the county’s website.
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