Commissioners announce administration leadership changes: Mike Hubbs named director of administration; Chad Kinnett to oversee combined roles
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After a national search, commissioners announced Mike Hubbs as the next director of administration and said Chad Kinnett will oversee operations across related units; both appointments were presented and welcomed at the May 27 meeting.
Hamilton County commissioners announced personnel changes on May 27, selecting Mike Hubbs as the county’s new director of administration and naming Chad Kinnett to oversee combined operations responsibilities.
County staff said the appointment follows multiple interviews and that Hubbs will take over the administration role after the incumbent’s retirement. Hubbs addressed the board briefly, thanking commissioners and saying he is honored and committed to the role. Commissioners praised Hubbs’ qualifications and indicated confidence in his ability to continue county operations.
Commissioners also said they plan to broaden Chad Kinnett’s responsibilities so he will oversee both positions being reorganized under his supervision; staff indicated Kinnett will manage operations while Hubbs fills the director position. Commissioners thanked the outgoing director for years of service and welcomed the new appointments. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript for these personnel announcements; staff framed them as executive hiring and internal appointments to be implemented per county HR processes.

