Subject:
Title
Confirmation of John (Tad) Calkins as Assistant County Manager
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Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Dept/Office:
County Manager’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners confirm the appointment of John (Tad) Calkins as the Assistant County Manager
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Pursuant to the Brevard County Charter and Code of Ordinances, it is asked that the Board of County Commissioners confirm the appointment of John (Tad) Calkins as the Assistant County Manager, effective April 12, 2025. Mr. Calkins has been the Interim Assistant County Manager since February 1, 2025, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication. Prior to this, he served as the Brevard County Planning and Development Director since 2017.
Throughout his 20 years of service in the Brevard County Planning and Development Department, Mr. Calkins has overseen building codes, license regulations and the successful procurement and implementation of the Accela program. Accela is an online database platform for permits, site plan, subdivisions, code enforcement and other Land Development Regulation and related activities. In addition, he oversaw the development and implementation of the Brevard Advance Service Site (BASS), which allows permits and inspections to be conducted online, expediting the certificate of occupancy process. Mr. Calkins has also successfully prepared the comprehensive plan and coordinated Brevard County planning and zoning activities with other local, state and federal agencies.
Prior to his appointment as the Planning and Development Department Director, Mr. Calkins managed Brevard County’s Building Code, Licensing Regulations and Customer Service sections of the department as Assistant Department Director. Prior to employment with Brevard County, he served nine years in the Osceola County’s Engineering, Planning and Zoning Departments. Mr. Calkins also has experience in the private sector designing site and construction plans.
Mr. Calkins holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Development and Regional Planning from Appalachian State University. Additionally, he is a Brevard County Executive Leadership Institute graduate and a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, further demonstrating his commitment to professional development and leadership.
Mr. Calkins brings a wealth of experience to the County Manager’s Office. With 20 years of service in the Brevard County Planning and Development Department and nearly 10 years with Osceola County, his dedication to public service, along with his private experience, has proven beneficial and prepared Mr. Calkins to successfully take on his new role.
Clerk to the Board Instructions: