HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-02-09 New Hires
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
February 9, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Travis Davidson and Patrick Moore Join Town of Leesburg in
Key Senior Staff Positions
New Manager of Operations and Inspections and Deputy Director of Utilities
bring years of experience and expertise to the Town.
Leesburg, VA (February 9, 2017) – The Town
of Leesburg recently filled to key senior staff
positions in the Department of Utilities and
the Department of Public Works and Capital
Projects.
Travis Davidson joined the Town as Manager
of Operations and Inspections for the
Department of Public Works and Capital
Projects on Monday, January 23, 2017. He
came to Leesburg from the Washinton
Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
where he was a Senior Program Manager
overseeng facility and environmental
construction projects. Travis has over 20 years
of public sector experience in engineering and transportation management, operations and
infrastructure construction. His previous employers include the State of Georgia; Charlotte,
North Carolina; Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia; Volusia County, Florida; Memphis,
Tennessee; and the District of Columbia. Travis holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Technology from South Carolina State University, a Master of Business Administration from
Gardner-Webb University, a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University and a
Doctor of Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Patrick Moore joined the Town as Deputy Director of Utilities on Monday, January 16, 2017. He
was previously the Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Manassas. Prior positions
Travis Davidson and Patrick Moore
include Engineering Services Manager and GIS Analyst with the City of Manassas and Project
Team Lead for the Virginia Department of Transportation. A registered professional engineer,
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Technology/Engineering
Management from Old Dominion University and a Master of Public Administration from George
Mason University.
Town Manager Kaj Dentler noted, “Both Dr. Davidson and Mr. Moore bring a wealth of
knowledge and experience to keys areas of service for Town residents and businesses. I look
forward to seeing their positive contributions to our organization and co mmunity.”
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