Escambia Officially Hires Wes Moreno As Permanent County Administrator

August 19, 2022

The Escambia County Commission gave final approval Thursday to hiring Wes Moreno as the new county administrator.

After the commission terminated Janice Gilley from the administrator position in June 2021, then deputy administrator Moreno was named interim. A total of 28 people applied through a search firm for the position, but the commission voted 3-1 to select Moreno. Commissioner Doug Underhill cast the dissenting vote, and commissioner Lumon May was not on the dais for the vote.

Moreno will be paid $191,286.84 annually; the county had advertised a negotiable salary range of $173,000 to $195,000.

“I would be leaning much more heavily toward getting a contract with who we know,” Commissioner Jeff Bergosh said during a recent workshop meeting. “We know Wes Moreno. He’s been here more than 30 years. I don’t want to use an expletive, so I won’t. But he’s kickedĀ butt. That’s not the word I’d normally say…He loves this county, and I think he’s doing a great job.”

Comments

9 Responses to “Escambia Officially Hires Wes Moreno As Permanent County Administrator”

  1. Danny weeden on August 21st, 2022 3:26 pm

    Best decision the board has made in years, Congratulations Wes, great job you have done for the County

  2. concerned on August 20th, 2022 12:31 pm

    perfect man for any job. maybe president one day

  3. Anne on August 20th, 2022 8:25 am

    Wes, really pleased with this as You Are the BEST for this Huge Job.
    Thank you for your Heartfelt Dedication to the Betterment of Escambia County.

  4. D. Flowers on August 19th, 2022 12:57 pm

    Congratulations, Wes. You getting picked for the job kind of restores my faith in local government.

  5. Susie on August 19th, 2022 9:56 am

    Congrats Wes! You got this, Buddy!

  6. Beulahwood on August 19th, 2022 8:53 am

    CONGRATS! Excellent decision!

  7. Steve on August 19th, 2022 6:56 am

    Now kick the place in shape ; please !

  8. Citizen on August 19th, 2022 2:17 am

    I think this was an excellent decision. I think we are going to continue to see the county get back on track after several years of turmoil and restore stability to the BCC. I think we are going to see more progress here in district 5.
    Congratulations to County Administrator Wes Moreno.

  9. MiMi on August 19th, 2022 1:13 am

    Congratulations Wes!! Well deserved.