In 1984, area public safety agencies got together to form a single entity to respond to public safety calls dispatched through the 911 emergency line.
In 2006, the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center became accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
On April 30, 2026, the organization’s management board voted to appoint Lily Gregg as the new executive director.
“Lily has a proven track record emphasizing communication, staff development, and operational excellence—priorities that will continue to guide her leadership moving forward,” said Albemarle Deputy County Executive Trevor Henry and current ECC chair in an information release. “Her vision reflects a clear commitment to strengthening both the organization and the critical services it provides to the community.”
Gregg has been hired from within the organization and had been serving as interim director. She received a Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Mathematics minor from James Madison University.
“I look forward to continuing to lead and support the team at the ECC as we provide the critical services our community relies on us for,” Gregg is quoted in the same release.
For more on the internal operations of the ECC, take a look at their strategic plan which was amended earlier this year.
To learn more about the appointment, take a look at the press release.
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