DECATUR COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - TOM PATTON

The County Administrator is Tom L. Patton. He serves as the top-level manager for overall operations of the Decatur County government and all of its departments. Prior to accepting the position of Decatur County Administrator in Sept. 2006, Patton was City Manager for the City of Cornelia, Ga. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after 35 years of service with the rank of Colonel after serving both in the infantry in Vietnam and in later conflicts as a Marine Aviator and in various command positions including Commanding Officer and Chief of Staff. He provided expert support to the military services and Department of Defense as a military consultant from 2001 to 2003, before accepting the post in Cornelia.

Email: tomlpatton@bellsouth.net

COUNTY CLERK - BEVERLY KING

Beverly is the County Clerk and is responsible for the minutes of all Commission meetings, for issuing alcoholic beverage license applications and also directly oversees payroll payments and non-payroll payments. She is a Notary Public and is custodian of all official county documents and resolutions. She is also responsible for creating and issuing reports originating from the Board of Commissioners and County Administrator's office. Beverly has been employed as County Clerk since January 2006, but has been employed by the County since June 2005.

Email: bking147@bellsouth.net

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN - MICHELLE WEST

Michelle is an Accounting Technician and is responsible for overseeing accounting functions of accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable. Michelle also takes care of other areas of bookkeeping for Decatur County. Michelle has been employed with Decatur County since 1993.

Email: lmbwest@bellsouth.net

ACCOUNTING CLERK - KRYSTAL CARTER

Krystal is an Accounting Clerk responsible for overseeing accounts payable and payroll. Krystal  has been employed with Decatur County since April 2010.

Email: krystalcarter@bellsouth.net

PART-TIME ACCOUNTING CLERK - HANNAH BIRDSONG

Hannah assists with accounts payable processing and other clerical duties.  Hannah joined the group in November 2011.

FINANCE DIRECTOR - CARL ROWLAND

Carl Rowland is the Finance Director for Decatur County and has been with the County since May 2006. He is responsible for overseeing all of the accounting, bank accounts, landfill accounts and reports, bid openings and financial data reports related to Decatur County. He also oversees and manages the annual budget for the County.

Email: carlrowland@bellsouth.net

COUNTY TREASURER- JERRY MAXWELL

Jerry serves as the County Treasurer for Decatur County. Jerry was appointed to his position in 2011. He serves Decatur County by signing checks, reviewing and submitting financial reports to the County Commission and to Grand Jury and works closely with the finance director on other financial matters.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR - MARJORIE MAYFIELD

Marjorie Mayfield is the Director of Human Resources for the Decatur County Board of Commissioners. She was hired in June 2007 and is a Certified Professional in Human Resources with over 15 years of Human Resources/Management/Supervisory experience. She is currently serving as Chairman of the Southwest GA Employer Committee,  Co-Chair of the Georgia Certified Work Ready Community Program and is a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Bainbridge.

e-mail: mgmayfield@bellsouth.net

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK - BARBARA BELL

Barbara is the Administrative Clerk responsible for duties as Administrative Assistant to the County Administrator, Front Desk Clerk, and other administrative duties.  Barbara joined the group in November 2011.

 Email: barbara.bell@bellsouth.net