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Chesterfield County Swearing-In Ceremony for County Administrator Dr. Kevin Catlin – August 24, 2026

Board of Supervisors — Monday, August 24, 2026
BodyChesterfield County, Virginia
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateMonday, August 24, 2026
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Okay, good morning and welcome.

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We can do better than that, Chesterfield.

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Come on.

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Good morning.

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That's the Chesterfield we

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know.

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I'm Dave Good.

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I'm director of constituent media services, and I have the pleasure this morning of getting us started.

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Today's program is designed to be brief, but it's also an incredibly important one, in which we swear in the next county administrator on his first day of

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work.

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Before I continue, I'd like to introduce those who have made today possible, and that's our board of supervisors.

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We have our chair and Midlothian District Representative, Dr.

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Mark Miller,

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our

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vice chair and Matoka District Representative, Kevin Carroll, Bermuda District Supervisor, Jim Engel, Clover Hill District Supervisor Jessica Schneider,

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and

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Dr.

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Laquan Hilton, representing the Dale District.

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Of course, also with us today is Dr.

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Catelyn, our new county administrator, and Amanda Pohl, our circuit court clerk, who will be administering the oath.

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Dr.

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Catelyn, on behalf of the entire county workforce, I welcome you, Nate, and the newest family member Beckett to Chesterfield.

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We wish you and your family tremendous success and happiness

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here.

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Reflective of the importance

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of

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the role Dr.

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Catelyn assumes today is the fact that we've only had 10 county administrators in a position that dates back to the 1930s and was originally called executive secretary.

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I'm happy to see we have a former county administrator with us, Dr.

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Joe Casey.

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And also, see, we have a former.

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Also, see, we have a former deputy county administrator, Mr.

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Pete Stiff.

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All right.

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The position of county administrator has evolved from being a one person operation to the position it is today, overseeing the day-to-day operation of a dynamic, full service local government.

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That's to say it's a demanding job.

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For the past two months, Matt Harris, our Deputy County Administrator, of administration and finance, has served

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in

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an interim role as our county administrator.

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Matt, on behalf of all departments and all employees, I want to thank you for an incredibly job, an incredibly well done job.

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Thank

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you.

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And

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now, Matt, we're going to give you a break

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as

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we get Dr.

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Catelyn sworn in.

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To get it get that started, it's my pleasure to now welcome our board chair, Dr.

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Mark Miller.

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Thank

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you.

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My appreciation of David Good for warming up the crowd.

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Yeah,

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you can kind of feel it.

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I mean, the um the uh importance of this and uh you can kind of feel the energy.

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Um good morning, everyone.

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Uh we know that today is an exciting chapter as we officially uh welcome Dr.

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Kevin Catelyn in Chesterfield, County's next county administrator.

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Before I get started, I want to introduce some folks that are here.

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Um when I uh say your name, please raise your hand.

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Summary of Proceedings

Chesterfield County Swearing-In Ceremony for Dr. Kevin Catlin

On August 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors held a swearing-in ceremony at the Historic 1917 Courthouse to officially install Dr. Kevin Catlin as the county administrator on his first day of work. The ceremony included remarks from Board Chair Dr. Mark Miller, the oath administered by Circuit Court Clerk Amanda Pohl, and an address from Dr. Catlin. A reception followed in Room 502 of the County Administration Building.

Ceremony Highlights

  • David Good, Director of Constituent Media Services, served as master of ceremonies and welcomed attendees.
  • Board of Supervisors members present: Chair Dr. Mark Miller (Midlothian), Vice Chair Kevin Carroll (Matoaca), Jim Ingle (Bermuda), Jessica Schneider (Clover Hill), and Dr. LeQuan Hylton (Dale).
  • Dignitaries recognized included former County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey, former Deputy County Administrator Pete Stiff, state legislators, county constitutional officers, and other community leaders.
  • Matt Harris, Deputy County Administrator for Administration and Finance, was thanked for serving as interim county administrator for the past two months.

Oath of Office

  • Circuit Court Clerk Amanda Pohl administered the oath of office to Dr. Catlin, who placed his left hand on the family Bible.
  • During the oath, Chair Miller initially stated the term began "April 24th, 2026," then corrected himself to "August 24th, 2026," prompting a brief lighthearted exchange.
  • The oath concluded with "So help me God," and Dr. Catlin was congratulated.

Chair Miller's Remarks

  • Chair Miller welcomed Dr. Catlin, his spouse Nate, and their daughter Beckett to Chesterfield.
  • He described the county administrator role as one of the most important positions in local government, requiring strong leadership, commitment to public service, and collaboration.
  • He noted the Board of Supervisors' unanimous support and confidence in Dr. Catlin's ability to build relationships and foster collaboration.

County Administrator's Remarks

  • Dr. Catlin expressed elation and gratitude, acknowledging the Board, employees (whom he called "co-workers"), residents, and community partners.
  • He reflected on the history of the position: more than 50 years ago Melvin Burnett became the first County Administrator, and the role evolved from an earlier "executive secretary" position. Only 10 county administrators have served in a role dating back to the 1930s.
  • He praised Dr. Joe Casey, who took the same oath 10 years earlier, and Matt Harris for carrying the torch.
  • Dr. Catlin committed to serving with integrity, listening, learning, and collaborating, and to building trust "day by day, and brick by brick."
  • He vowed to ensure Chesterfield has the support and resources to continue its strong foundation and meet the needs of the diverse growing community.

Key Outcomes

  • Dr. Kevin Catlin was officially sworn in as Chesterfield County Administrator for a term beginning August 24, 2026.
  • The ceremony adjourned to a reception in Room 502 of the County Administration Building.
  • The next Board of Supervisors meeting was scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Room 502.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, good morning and welcome. We can do better than that, Chesterfield. Come on. Good morning. That's the Chesterfield we know. I'm Dave Good. I'm director of constituent media services, and I have the pleasure this morning of getting us started. Today's program is designed to be brief, but it's also an incredibly important one, in which we swear in the next county administrator on his first day of work. Before I continue, I'd like to introduce those who have made today possible, and that's our board of supervisors. We have our chair and Midlothian District Representative, Dr. Mark Miller, our vice chair and Matoka District Representative, Kevin Carroll, Bermuda District Supervisor, Jim Engel, Clover Hill District Supervisor Jessica Schneider, and Dr. Laquan Hilton, representing the Dale District. Of course, also with us today is Dr. Catelyn, our new county administrator, and Amanda Pohl, our circuit court clerk, who will be administering the oath. Dr. Catelyn, on behalf of the entire county workforce, I welcome you, Nate, and the newest family member Beckett to Chesterfield. We wish you and your family tremendous success and happiness here. Reflective of the importance of the role Dr. Catelyn assumes today is the fact that we've only had 10 county administrators in a position that dates back to the 1930s and was originally called executive secretary. I'm happy to see we have a former county administrator with us, Dr. Joe Casey. And also, see, we have a former. Also, see, we have a former deputy county administrator, Mr. Pete Stiff. All right. The position of county administrator has evolved from being a one person operation to the position it is today, overseeing the day-to-day operation of a dynamic, full service local government. That's to say it's a demanding job. For the past two months, Matt Harris, our Deputy County Administrator, of administration and finance, has served in an interim role as our county administrator. Matt, on behalf of all departments and all employees, I want to thank you for an incredibly job, an incredibly well done job. Thank you. And now, Matt, we're going to give you a break as we get Dr. Catelyn sworn in. To get it get that started, it's my pleasure to now welcome our board chair, Dr. Mark Miller. Thank

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