Bruce Applegate
Bruce Applegate, who had been interim personnel director, has been named director of administrative services for the City of Oak Ridge, a press release said.
Applegate is a former assistant to the city manager. He had been leading the Personnel Department after the retirement of long-time Personnel Director Penelope Sissom in the summer of 2016, the press release said. Applegate was named interim department director while the city launched its search for a new personnel director.
Applegate has been selected to fill that position, although Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson said he chose to “re-title and re-tool the position” as director of administrative services. That decision came after careful consideration of the future of the position and how it can best serve the needs of all departments, the press release said. The new position will continue to oversee all Human Resources processes and personnel, but will also focus on strategic projects that have major impacts on the city.
“Bruce Applegate has shown a high degree of competence in the many assignments I’ve given him since he joined us in 2014,†Watson said. â€I look forward to his continued work as a key player within the City of Oak Ridge directors’ team. Bruce relates well with our city employees, directors, and City Council. I congratulate him on these new permanent responsibilities.â€
Applegate was officially named director of administrative services in mid-May, and he has been active in the role since then, the press release said.
“Please join us in welcoming Bruce Applegate into his new position with the City of Oak Ridge,” the release said.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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