ABOUT SPSA : LEADERSHIP

Rowland Taylor, Executive Director

As Executive Director, Rowland Taylor oversees the financing, construction, operation and maintenance of SPSA's integrated solid waste management system. He is responsible for economic evaluations and projections and contract administration for design development of SPSA's systems.

Employment

• Southeastern Public Service Authority
• Franklin City Manager - 1996 - 2008
• Southampton County Administrator - 1986- 1996
• Southampton County - 1977- 1986

    (Planner, Zoning Administrator, Building Official, Assistant to the County Administrator)

• Classroom English Teacher - 1972 - 1977

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
• Alternate member of the Southeastern Public Service Authority Board of Directors
• Virginia Municipal League: Member Finance Committee
• Member of the Virginia Local Government Managers Association
• Member of the University of Virginia Senior Executive Institute Board of Directors
• Member of Franklin/Southampton County Area Chamber of Commerce
• Member of Franklin/Southampton County United Way Board
• Member of Franklin/Southampton County Early Childhood Commission
• Member of Courtland Baptist

Education

• Old Dominion University - Master's in Educational Administration
• University of Richmond - Bachelors of Arts (English)
• Chowan College - Associates (General Studies)

Personal Data

Married to Vickie; they are the proud parents of one daughter Nikki and one son Chip.