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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesEscambia County is pleased to welcome two new senior-level employees:
Cassie Boatwright, Director of Facilities Management
Wednesday, Jan. 8 will mark Cassie Boatwright's first day on the job as the new director of facilities management.
Boatwright brings 15 years of experience to Escambia County. When she served as the executive director of facilities for Bishop State Community College, she successfully restructured the department and processes to provide a more positive working environment as well as deliver services more effectively and efficiently.
"This is not just about accepting a new job in facilities-- this is about doing what I love to serve Escambia County," Boatwright said.
Most recently, Boatwright served as the dean of operations at Coastal Alabama State College where she managed all aspects of construction, maintenance, grounds and custodial operations for 14 campuses and developed bid specifications for numerous projects. Her other managerial facilities roles include director of purchasing, auxiliary, central and legal services, construction manager, director of planning and development, and assistant tribal administrator.
Boatwright obtained a bachelor's degree in construction management from the University of West Florida. After gaining experience in the industry, she also earned a master's degree in public administration, acquisition and contract administration to better equip herself to manage the bidding and legal compliance aspects of facilities management. Boatwright is also a certified governmental financial manager.
Learn more about the Escambia County Facilities Management Department.
Eric Gilmore, Emergency Manager
Wednesday, Jan. 8 will mark Eric Gilmore's first day on the job as the new emergency manager.
Gilmore brings more than 15 years of public safety experience to Escambia County. Most recently, Gilmore served as the regional emergency response advisor at the Florida Department of Health, where he trained and advised fire, law enforcement, and EMS officials on disaster response protocol, tactical training and the Incident Command System. Gilmore also served as a planner and public health preparedness director for the FDOH from 2004 to 2008, and is currently an Escambia County District Fire Chief for the McDavid Station.
"I look forward to using my skills and training in serving the citizens of Escambia County," Gilmore said.
Prior to his role with the FDOH and McDavid Fire Station, Gilmore served as an environmental enforcement officer with Escambia County, where he enforced county codes and regulations while conducting detailed field inspections. Gilmore also worked as a safety engineer for International Paper from 2002 to 2004, where he performed safety hazard assessments, oversaw safety strategy progress and helped support standards and process optimization for 860 workers.
Gilmore obtained a bachelor's degree in environmental science from the University of West Florida. He is highly skilled in catastrophic emergency response training, disaster response and emergency action planning.
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