Nathan Garrison

Nathan Garrison

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Town Manager

  • Education

    • James Madison University

      2023 -
      Master of Public Administration - MPA

      Currently enrolled and completing JMU's Master of Public Administration program.

    • James Madison University

      2014 - 2016
      Public Administration
    • Blue Ridge Community College (Virginia)

      2012 - 2014
      Associate's degree General Studies
  • Experience

    • Town of Grottoes

      May 2011 - Nov 2015
      • Tourism and Parks Assistant Director (Grand Caverns)

        Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
      • Grand Caverns Tour Guide

        May 2011 - Jan 2013
    • Town of Grottoes

      Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
      Tourism and Parks Director (Grand Caverns)
    • Town of Grottoes

      Jun 2018 - Oct 2020
      Town Manager

      -Served as the administrative head for the town of Grottoes overseeing all operational services and enforced town code, policies, and regulations. -Led a team of six departments to meet citizen needs and advance town goals (Tourism/Parks, Police, Public Works, Water, Sewer, Finance). -Audited all budgets, line-items, and accounts and successfully saved over $100,000 in misappropriated funds. -Prepared and proposed annual budget for Town Council and community review. -Drafted new personnel handbook and several town ordinances for adoption by Town Council. -Acted as Zoning Administrator, Safety Coordinator, Procurement Manager, and Hiring Manager. -Attended and provided guidance at all Planning Commission meetings.-Engaged in Community & Economic Development responsibilities.-Conducted utility and roadway inspections for new development. -Assisted in planning and execution of all town sponsored events. -Developed Town Capital Improvement and Public Works Strategic Plan. -Led the Town and Grand Caverns through the first 8 months of the pandemic. -Administered initial CARES Act funds and developed action plan with the Town Council. -Collaborated with town citizens, staff, and Town Council to identify town priorities and goals and resolve outstanding concerns or issues. Show less

    • Shenandoah Valley Travel Association

      Mar 2020 - now
      • Board of Directors

        Mar 2018 - now
      • President

        Mar 2020 - Jun 2022
    • Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission

      Nov 2020 - Apr 2022
      Regional Planner II

      Served as a Regional Planner II for the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission assisting the 21 localities and partner organizations within our foot print through technical assistance and project management. Localities include: Rockingham, Augusta, Bath, Highland, and Rockbridge Counties; Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Lexington, and Buena Vista Cities; and the 11 Town's within.Notable Projects:-Administer a $4 million EDA Public Works grant for the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to construct two clear-span 10,000 sq.ft. airplane hangers at their Aviation Technology Park, resulting in additional high-paying jobs in the aviation sector. -Acquired a $100k GO Virginia grant for SHD to complete utility engineering of their Aviation Technology Park and prepare for a larger GOVA construction grant. -Provided project management and technical support for various projects in the Town of Goshen. -Assisted Goshen in acquiring a $50k DHCD CDBG Planning Grant to conduct the feasibility to convert an old school into a multi-use community center and prepare for a future construction grant application.-Grant Administrator for several GOVA projects, including SVP's Scale-up and Sites Enhancement Projects, and SHD's Technology Park engineering. -Member of the EDA Recovery and Resiliency team, creating a Central Shenandoah Pandemic Resiliency Plan and economic study (Chmura). -Convene and lead the regions 11 Towns virtually each month to provide time for collaboration and discussion. -Led the CSPDC re-procurement of their On-Call Consultant program, including VDOT ACO submission and approval for transportation related projects. -Developed Augusta County Service Authority's yearly Recycle Rate Report, as required by DEQ. Show less

    • Shenandoah Valley Partnership

      May 2022 - Sept 2023
      Business Development Manager
    • Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce

      May 2022 - now
      Policy Board Member
    • Shenandoah Valley Airport

      Sept 2022 - now
      Air Service Task Force Member
    • Town Of New Market

      Sept 2023 - now
      Town Manager
    • Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA)

      Jan 2024 - now
      Emerging Leaders Committee Chair
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Collaborative Discussion Certificate

      Interactivity Foundation
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Virginia Industrial Development Authorities Institute (VIDA)

      Virginia Tech
      Dec 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Virginia Institute for Economic Development

      Virginia Tech
      Oct 2022
    • Project Management Certificate

      James Madison University
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate