Larry Jones
47 Jones Road DeFuniak Springs,FL
Summary
Highly successful local government administrator with a solid understanding of all aspects of local government and concentrated experience in government legal matters and contracts. Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to governmental operations. Dependable and detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Achieves organizational success by developing and implementing results-driven strategies while developing others to do the same.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim County Administrator
Rio Blanco County, Board of County Commissioners
Meeker , CO
11.2023 - 04.2024
County Administrator
Walton County Board of County Commissioners
DeFuniak Springs, FL
08.2013 - 04.2022
County Commissioner
Walton County Board of County Commissioners
DeFuniak Springs, FL
11.2000 - 11.2012
Part Time Professor
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01.2009 - Current
Government Affairs Manager
Waste Management of Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL
12.2008 - 04.2012
Business Owner and Operator
Self Employed
DeFuniak Springs, FL
02.1981 - 11.2008
Education
Doctorate - Business Administration And Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09-2025
Certification - Paralegal
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL07-2023
Master - Public Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC03-2008
Bachelor of Science - Management
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL08-1981
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Legal affairs
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Economic development
- Human Resources Management
- Contract Administration
- Financial Oversight and budgeting
Certification
- Certified Paralegal
- Florida Certified County Commissioner
- Florida Advanced County Commissioner Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim County Administrator
Rio Blanco County, Board of County Commissioners
11.2023 - 04.2024
County Administrator
Walton County Board of County Commissioners
08.2013 - 04.2022
Part Time Professor
Columbia Southern University
01.2009 - Current
Government Affairs Manager
Waste Management of Florida
12.2008 - 04.2012
County Commissioner
Walton County Board of County Commissioners
11.2000 - 11.2012
Business Owner and Operator
Self Employed
02.1981 - 11.2008
Doctorate - Business Administration And Management
Columbia Southern University
Certification - Paralegal
The University of West Florida
Master - Public Administration
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Management
The University of West Florida
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