County Administration
The county administrator is appointed by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. It is the responsibility of the county administrator to implement all decisions, policies, ordinances and motions made by the Board. This is done through the department directors and administrative personnel who report directly to the County Administrator.
Mission:
The mission of Charlotte County is to be the energy in making Charlotte County a beautiful and enriching place to live. This guiding mission statement applies to Administration and our entire organization.
Roger Baltz, County Administrator
The County Administrator is responsible for providing leadership and management to the organization, and for implementing policy which is established by the Board of County Commissioners.
Roger was appointed County Administrator in June 2008, after having served as Assistant County Administrator for almost five years. Roger has extensive and varied experience in local government management. His past service has included employment as Town Manager in Pahrump, Nevada; City Manager in Crystal River, Florida; and County Administrator in Putnam County, Florida. Roger also served as Parks and Recreation Director for the City Lodi, California from 2001 to 2003.
Roger holds two graduate degrees. A Masters Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Wyoming.
Roger is a member of the International City/County Management Association and the Florida City/County Management Association.
Kelly Shoemaker, Assistant County Administrator
Kelly Shoemaker has been Assistant County Administrator since July, 2004. She has over 24 years of local county government experience in Florida. Previously, Kelly was the Assistant Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and then served as the Assistant to the County Administrator for two years. Her prior experience includes ten years working for Sarasota County in various positions in their Parks and Recreation Department.
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science in Leisure Services and Studies with a minor in Psychology from Florida State University
Post Graduate Level Paralegal Certificate from Rollins College
MBA with a concentration in Public Administration from IMPAC University
Kelly is a member of the International City/County Management Association and the Florida City/County Management Association.
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Organizational
Chart Management Team Chart
Email Administration: bcc.administration@charlottefl.com
Administrative Code Adopted July 22, 2008
Monthly Reports
County Administrator, Roger Baltz
bcc.administration@charlottefl.com
(941) 743-1944
Assistant County Administrator, Kelly Shoemaker
bcc.administration@charlottefl.com
(941) 743-1944
Administrative Assistant, Marie Pecorella, 743-1944
Marie.Pecorella@charlottefl.com
Administrative Assistant, Jo Ann VonderMuehll, 743-1944
joann.vondermuehll@charlottefl.com
All Agenda inquiries should be directed to 743-1944
