Photo courtesy of Botetourt Co.
Botetourt County has named Steven Sandy as its new deputy county administrator, bringing a former county employee back to the local government where his career began.
Sandy will join the county following his most recent tenure as county administrator for Franklin County. He will succeed longtime Deputy County Administrator David Moorman, who is scheduled to conclude his service with Botetourt County on Jan. 1, 2027.
Sandy is expected to begin his new position Dec. 1, giving him a month to work alongside Moorman during the transition, according to the county.
Sandy brings more than 27 years of local government experience in Virginia to the position. His career has included positions with Botetourt County and Montgomery County, as well as Franklin County, where he has served as county administrator since February.
“Steve’s return to Botetourt County is a tremendous asset for our citizens and our administration,” Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe said in a news release. “His deep understanding of local government operations, combined with proven leadership across multiple Virginia localities, makes him exceptionally well-suited for this role. We’re excited to welcome Steve back.”
Sandy began his local government career in Botetourt County before moving into planning, community development and administrative roles in Virginia.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in natural resource management from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Virginia Tech. He also earned a graduate certificate in public administration from Virginia Tech and completed the National Association of Counties’ High Performance Leadership Academy.
Sandy is a certified professional planner through the American Planning Association and holds Certified Zoning Administrator and Certified Transportation Manager credentials through the Virginia Association of Zoning Officials.
The county said Sandy also has experience in budgeting, human resources, emergency services and general county operations. He has served on the Virginia Broadband Advisory Council since 2020, including under three governors.
“I’m excited to return to Botetourt County and to have the opportunity to serve the community where my local government career began,” Sandy said.
Moorman, who has spent more than 30 years with Botetourt County, will continue serving through the end of the year to assist with the transition before concluding his service Jan. 1.
~ Fincastle Herald staff report
