An experienced town manager and former social studies teacher has been named the new city manager for Radford.
The city council approved Todd Meredith’s hiring, effective July 21, at a special meeting Thursday.
Meredith has been the town manager of nearby Pearisburg, in Giles County, since 2017, and taught school for a decade before that.
Meredith earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Radford University and earned a master’s of public administration from Virginia Tech. He is working toward a doctorate in public administration at Tech.
“I am honored and most appreciative for Mayor (David) Horton and the City Council for this great opportunity,” Meredith said in a news release. “I’m excited to begin work with the dedicated members of the Council and City staff to serve the residents of this beautiful and vibrant community. I look forward to listening, learning, and working together to build on the City’s many strengths.”
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A statement from the city council noted Meredith “brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, particularly in the areas of finance, data analysis, and government transparency. These qualities, among many others, make him exceptionally well-suited to help guide and enhance our city.
“As we move forward on a path toward a more secure and sustainable future, we are confident that Mr. Meredith’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing the goals and values of our community. We look forward to working together to continue building a strong, resilient Radford.”
In his role in Giles County, Meredith has served as the chair of the board of the Public Service Authority, and as a member of the boards of Carilion Giles Community Hospital and Virginia’s First Industrial Facility Authority.