November 20, 2018 – The Cartersville City Council, based on the recommendation of the City Manager, shall consider appointing Assistant Electric Director Derek Hampton to the position of Electric Director at their December 20th, 2018 meeting date.  This position will be made vacant by the anticipated retirement of the current Director, Don Hassebrock, on December 14th.

Derek Hampton has worked for Cartersville Electric System for 13 years.  Derek obtained an Electrical Engineering Technology Degree from Southern Polytechnic University, now Kennesaw State University.  Prior to working for the City, he worked as a consulting engineer for 12 years.  If appointed by Council, Derek will be responsible for the 28 employees in the department as well as the day to day operations and maintenance of the System.  Derek will bring an extensive knowledge base to his new position that will serve the system well.