The Rockingham County Government Speakers’ Bureau is designed to bring information about County government services and events to you and your organization, club, or group. Presentations are provided at no cost.
Topics are listed alphabetically with a contact name and phone number for each. In many cases, topics can be altered to fit your groups' specific needs or interests.
Please call early to ensure that you will schedule the speaker best suited to your group. If your group would like a speaker on a topic that is not listed, please call the appropriate department or the Public Information Office at 336-342-8342.
To Schedule A Speaker:
- Select three speakers in order of preference so that you may contact your second or third choice if the first is not available.
- Select two/three meeting dates for your organization (if applicable).
- Using the telephone numbers provided, contact the speaker to determine their availability on the date(s) you've selected.
- Provide the speaker with the date, time, and location of your meeting and the approximate amount of time allowed for the presentation (most request a 15 to 30 minute presentation).
Presentations by Topic
- A Safety Net for Our Community's Most Vulnerable Citizens
Felissa Ferrell, Health & Human Services Director, 336-342-1394, ext. 7126
- Be Prepared; Not Scared
Rodney Cates 9-1-1 Director, 336-634-3017
- County Government Human Resources 101
Stephanie Kingston , Human Resources, 336-342-8115
- Current Issues & Trends in Economic Development & Tourism
Rockingham County Economic and Tourism Dept., 336-342-8138
- Don't Throw That Down
Rockingham County Code Enforcement, 336-342-8300
- Engineering Department Touches Everything in the County
Ronnie Tate, Engineering & Public Utilities Director, 336-342-8104
- Help Control the Pet Population
Brittany Flynn, Animal Shelter Manager, 336-394-0075
- Public Health Service Delivery in a Time of Change
Trey Wright, Rockingham County Public Health, 336-342-8143
- Rockingham County GOOD NEWS!
Daniel Crews, Public Information Officer, 336-342-8342
- Safety Is A Part of Being Professional
Chris Elliott, Safety/Risk Manager, 336-342-8265
- Services YOU Need in the Register of Deeds
Benjamin J. Curtis, Register of Deeds, 336-342-8810 ext.2201
- Serving Our Veterans Who Served Us
Wanda Lane, Veterans Service Officer, 336-342-8449
- Soil & Water Conservation!
Jason Byrd, Soil and Water Conservation,336-342-0460.336-342-0460
- The Future of Health and Human Services: Consolidation and Redesign
Felissa Ferrell, Rockingham County Health & Human Services Director, 336-342-1394, ext. 7126
- The Modern Sheriff
Sam Page, Sheriff, 336-634-3239
- Tourism is Rockingham County
County Visitors Center Tourism Manager, 336-342-8367
- We've Got Spirit!/County Government 101
Lance Metzler, Rockingham County Manager, 336-342-8101
- What Do You Want to Know about Taxes ... A Q&A Session with the Tax Administrator!
Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator, 336-342-8293
- What is the CED? Center for Economic Development, Small Business, and Tourism Programs & Activities update,
Rockingham County Economic and Tourism Dept., 336-342-8138
- Your Rockingham Board of Commissioners
Mark Richardson, Chairman,336-342-8102
- Your Vote Counts
Paula Seamster, Board of Elections Director, 336-342-8110
- Youth Services: The Best Kept Secret in Rockingham County
Tara Muchini, Youth Services Director, 336-342-5756