City of Asheville Announces Human Resources Director

Kelley Dickens will serve as the city’s new human resources director.

Staff reports

The city of Asheville announced today that Kelley Dickens will serve as the city’s new human resources director, effective December 3.
Ms. Dickens is highly regarded in her field with over ten years of professional human resources experience. She has worked for both Forsyth and Catawba County governments and has served as the human resources director for Burke County, N.C. since March, 2008. “With Kelley, we are getting someone with a proven track record of competence and integrity. We are excited about her joining our team,” said City Manager Gary Jackson.

Ms. Dickens shared, “My family and I have visited Asheville many times
and have always been impressed with the community. To have the
opportunity to work and live in Asheville is a wonderful opportunity and
I am looking forward to being a part of Asheville’s team.” In addition
to her impressive career in local government, Ms. Dickens holds a
master’s degree in public administration from West Virginia University.