text: Asheville City Manager, Debra Campbell, is pleased to announce that Cheryl Brown will serve as Interim Human Resources Director. Cheryl’s official first day was on March 11.
  Cheryl spent the majority of her career, 24 years, with the City of Charlotte, retiring in December 2017 as Director of Human Resources. She also served for six years as the Director of HR for the City of Monroe, NC. The majority of her time with the City of Charlotte was spent at the senior management level in Human Resources administration and operations, where she provided management and consulting services to City Councils, City Managers, Department Directors, and employees. At the conclusion of her local government career, Cheryl joined The Management and Personnel Services Group (MAPS), providing classification and pay services to local government jurisdictions across the state, as well as opening a wedding and event venue in Conover, NC, with her two business partners.
  “I am excited to have Cheryl Brown serve as our Interim Human Resources Director,” says Debra Campbell, “Her experience and knowledge will support the good work our Human Resources team is doing and ensure critical HR services are provided to the organization while we search for a new Human Resources Director.”
  “I am very excited and energized to be working with the City of Asheville,” said Cheryl Brown. “Everyone has been extremely welcoming and I am enjoying getting to know the HR Team and other city staff. The HR Team has a lot on its plate and I look forward to helping move some pending projects forward prior to the arrival of the new HR Director.”