Dr. Jeremy Raley began his term as County Administrator on June 9, 2025. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia as well as a master’s degree and doctorate in organizational leadership from Shenandoah University. A longtime resident of Goochland County, Raley served nearly seven years as the Superintendent for Goochland County Public Schools, before serving two years at the Virginia Department of Education. Raley has over two decades of public service experience at both the state and local level and has a strong background in leadership and finance.
Josh Gillespie, Deputy County Administrator for Operations
Josh Gillespie began service as Goochland’s Deputy County Administrator in May 2024, after moving to Goochland in 2016 and working for other area government and business organizations. He is an alumnus of Furman University and the University of Georgia, with professional experience in policy, community planning, historic preservation, construction project management, and public administration. His responsibilities include support the work of parks & recreation, public affairs, human services, animal protection & control, information technology, and the assessor. He will also serve as the liaison to other partner agencies and support special projects as assigned. His family lives in the Oilville area, and his two children attend Randolph Elementary and Goochland Middle schools.
Sara Worley, Deputy County Administrator for Economic and Community Development
Sara Worley began her role as Deputy County Administrator for Economic and Community Development in August 2025. Worley began her career with Goochland County in 2005, and has held various positions within the Community Development department, often times enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the various processes. In 2016, Sara was promoted to the Customer Service Center Manager position where she oversaw the reorganization of the entire department to create a one-stop shop for permitting in Goochland County. Using the knowledge built in Community Development, Sara transitioned into Economic Development in 2018 where she used her skill set to create Goochland’s first business retention and tourism programs. Her responsibilities include responsibilities in both economic and community development, including planning and zoning, utilities, building inspections, transportation, environmental, and customer service.
Primary undertakings of the County Administration include:
Oversee the operations of the organization
Serve the needs of the Board of Supervisors, and follow up on all pertinent matters
Advance the Board's strategic priorities, working in collaboration with internal and external customers
Present and monitor the annual report card of success indicators for the Strategic Plan
Conduct and analyze the citizen satisfaction survey
Promote transparency - issue Board agenda packets, maintain minutes and video/audio recordings of public meetings, provide spending details through the online check register, publish detailed annual budget documents, present detailed quarterly budget projections, etc.
Answer requests of citizens and businesses, including responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Maintain AAA credit rating
Oversee all financial plans, including the annual audit, the operating budget, and the Capital Improvement Program