Commissioners Unanimously Confirm Ron Pirtle as New Building Commissioner

The Hardeman County Commission unanimously confirmed Ron Pirtle of Whiteville as the new building commissioner at its meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

The position, which has also been referred to as Building/Zoning Compliance Officer, became available after previous Building Commissioner Jim Pierce resigned. It was said at the commission meeting that the County interviewed four applicants for the open position.

Mayor Pulse shared that Mr. Pirtle was his nominee for the position, which is required to be appointed by the county mayor and confirmed by the county legislative body.

“We had some great candidates and I have chosen the gentleman that I think would suit our administration very well. His name is Mr. Ron Pirtle,” said Mayor Pulse.

The building commissioner’s role includes considering building permit applications and issuing permits to those who comply with zoning regulations. Any grant or refusal of a permit, or any other decision of the building commissioner, may be appealed to the board of zoning appeals.

According to Mr. Pirtle’s resume, he currently serves as the chaplain for Gentiva Hospice in Bolivar. Mr. Pirtle’s other employment history includes serving as the Director of Operations of Corporate Finesse in Chattanooga, Dean of Belhaven University in Chattanooga, Dean of Student Development at Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, Campus Director of Belhaven University in Houston, Texas, and Director of Student Life at Crichton College in Memphis.

Mr. Pirtle received a Master of Business Administration from Belhaven University in Jackson, Mississippi, a Master of Science in Higher Educational Leadership from the University of Memphis, and a Bachelor of Science in Church Ministries from Crichton College in Memphis.

“I am looking forward to working with the citizens of Hardeman County to do what we can to address the issues they are having with zoning, permits, and compliance. I plan to get in the office and see what are the most important things that need to be addressed, and take a look at them, I had a number of opportunities to build out different campuses, and student centers, so I have a pretty good understanding of some of the things to go along with what is necessary to make sure we are staying on track,” said Mr. Pirtle, who shared a quality he loves about Hardeman County. “The fact that everybody wants to take care of everybody, and I want to help with that.”

He will assume his role as Hardeman County Building Commissioner during the first week of July.

Click here to watch Ron Pirtle’s confirmation, beginning at the 1 hour 50 minute mark in the video.

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