City Of Johns Creek Names New Public Works Director

JOHNS CREEK, GA — The City of Johns Creek Assistant Public Works Director Chris Haggard has been selected as the city’s new Public Works Director.

Haggard joined the City of Johns Creek in 2013 as has risen through the ranks of the Public Works Department, serving as the city’s Assistant Public Works Director since 2018. Haggard is known for solving engineering and transportation challenges, delivering projects on-time and in-budget, and leveraging grant funds to extend city investments. Notable project successes under his management include the widening of Ga. 120 / Kimball Bridge Road (from State Bridge Road to Jones Bridge Road), intersection improvements such as Bell Road at McGinnis Ferry Road, sidewalk additions such as the connectivity on Parsons Road, flashing yellow arrow installations on Medlock Bridge Road, Morton Road park design, and securing grant funding for the Rogers Bridge pedestrian bridge connection over the Chattahoochee River.

"We are fortunate to have someone with Chris Haggard’s qualifications and experience not only already a part of the city but ready and willing to step into this leadership role," City Manager Ed Densmore said. "It has been a pleasure to work with him over the past seven years. I can attest that he is more than equipped to lead the Public Works Department and on behalf of the city, congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion."

Haggard attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. He is a Georgia Professional Engineer, GSWCC Level II Certified Erosion Control Design Professional, and GDOT LAP Certified. He was named the City of Johns Creek Employee of the Year 2018 and received the American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter Manager of the Year award earlier this year.

Haggard is employed by Jacobs Engineering Group which the City has a long-standing partnership to provide Public Works Department services including the Recreation and Parks division. His first day as director was Nov. 1. He is replacing Lynette Baker, who was recently promoted within Jacobs Engineering Group.