May 2024 Employee Spotlight - Ron Haynie

Welcome to Ron Haynie, our new Planning & Zoning Director. He is a native of Michigan, however his ancestral roots are deep in Western North Carolina. He has lived in North Georgia since 1987, with shorter stays in Park City, Utah and Waynesville, NC. He has two sons who were both raised in Cherokee County, where they continue to live and work as they begin families of their own; Caleb, a fire fighter, and Lyndon, a small business owner. In his personal time, he enjoys working outdoors, trout fishing, hiking, and snow skiing. His passion beyond his sons is water. He has worked for several different North GA communities (Holly Springs, Gilmer County, Atlanta, and Milton) as Building Official, Plan Reviewer, City Administrator, and Building Inpector. Welcome to the team, Ron!