Mr. Alvarez, who served in executive leadership roles for over 30 years at Altria, will come out of retirement to take on the role of Interim County Administrator after Kenneth A. Young resigned in July.
Mr. Alvarez is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a resident of the county. He has been active in the Goochland community for the last 17 years, most recently serving on the board of Goochland Cares from 2016-present. He was twice elected to the Goochland Board of Supervisors, serving in that role from 2012-2020.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to leverage my leadership and county government experience to assist during this transition,” stated Interim County Administrator Alvarez. “I look forward to fostering the great relationships amongst employees, School Administration, and citizens to ensure our continued success.”
Mr. Alvarez will assume his duties as Goochland’s Interim County Administrator on August 9, 2021.