Gary B. O'Connell

   * Thirty years experience in local government
   * City Manager since November, 1995
   * Deputy City Manager for Charlottesville for 14 years (1981-1995)
   * Assistant City Manager for Maryville, Tennessee for 6 years (1975-1981)
   * Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee (1975)
   * Graduate of Hampden-Sydney College (1973)
   * Grew up in East Tennessee
   * Active member of community organizations and boards, including: The United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Charlottesville Rotary Club, Airport Authority, Rivanna Authorities (Solid Waste and Water & Sewer), Visitor's Bureau, Jail Authority and others
   * Married with three (3) children