Former social services lawyer tapped as Lincoln County’s next assistant county manager
Lincoln County recently appointed a new assistant county manager, county officials announced Monday.
Clay Henley, a Cherryville native, brings extensive experience in public service and local government. He most recently served as an attorney for the Gaston County Department of Social Services, where he worked closely with the community’s vulnerable populations.
“While I will no longer be fighting for justice in the courtroom, I will work to strengthen the County’s programs and to support all its residents as Assistant County Manager,” Henley said. “I am excited to be a part of this community and appreciate the opportunity to serve.”
Henley holds a law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University and a master’s in public administration from Appalachian State University. With more than a decade of local government experience, Henley is expected to play a key role in supporting the County’s continued growth and community services, Lincoln County Manager Davin Madden said.
“We are very excited to have Clay join our team,” said Madden. “Lincoln County has seen significant growth over the past few years, and it is important that we continue to recruit effective and qualified individuals to help the county continue the momentum of a viable and thriving community. Clay offers local familiarity and more than a decade in local government experience in his new role.”
