Perry names Justin Kilgore community development director

Kilgore previously served as planning manager for El Paso County, Colorado, and has experience in zoning, development reviews and capital projects.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has named Justin Kilgore its new community development director.

The city announced Kilgore’s appointment Tuesday in a news release.

According to the release, Kilgore most recently served as planning manager for El Paso County, Colorado. His previous experience includes work as a city administrator and manager, along with senior roles involving planning, development, grants and procurement.

According to the city, Kilgore’s background includes comprehensive planning, zoning, development reviews and capital projects.

Kilgore is a Georgia native who grew up in McDonough and began his career in the state.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in geography from Georgia Southern University and a master’s degree in community and economic development from Penn State University. He is also certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

The city says Kilgore will work with local leaders and residents on Perry’s continued growth, infrastructure needs and long-term planning.

Kilgore replaces Joe Duffy, who resigned effective April 29, according to city documents. Council appointed Economic Development Director Holly Wharton to serve as interim community development director May 5 while the city searched for a permanent replacement.