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Fiscal court approves personnel items; county names new HR director and recognizes EMA employee
Summary
The fiscal court approved personnel items, welcomed Jessica Coffey as the county’s HR director, and recognized Travis Lovett from the Emergency Management Agency for winter‑storm work maintaining safe access to 9‑1‑1 facilities.
Madison County fiscal court approved personnel items on Jan. 14, 2025, including the appointment of Jessica Coffey as the county’s new human resources director and an employee spotlight recognizing an emergency‑operations technician.
County staff asked the court to approve the personnel packet; magistrates moved and seconded and the roll call vote recorded unanimous approval. Judge Taylor and county leaders introduced Jessica Coffey and said she will assume HR director duties. County staff also spotlighted Travis Lovett, an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) technician who worked overnight during a recent ice and snow event to keep the 9‑1‑1 and EOC walkway clear; staff said volunteers and dispatchers appreciated his efforts.
Why it matters: The HR director role centralizes hiring and personnel administration for county operations. The employee spotlight highlights essential continuity-of-operations work during weather events that keep dispatch and emergency services functioning.
Court action: The court approved the personnel packet and acknowledged the new HR director and the employee spotlight; approval was by roll call and recorded as unanimous.
Source excerpts: Personnel packet reading, introduction of Jessica Coffey and employee-spotlight remarks during Jan. 14 court meeting.
