County Administration
Michael D. Wanchick, County Administrator
Michael Wanchick has served St. Johns County as County Administrator since July of 2007. As the County's chief administrative officer, he is responsible for implementing and overseeing all departments, decisions, policies, and programs of the Board of County Commissioners.
During his tenure, Wanchick has successfully led St. Johns County through the worst economic time in its history. His most significant accomplishment has been making the organization more efficient, resulting in a yearly budget decrease totaling $151 million since 2007. He continues to professionalize County government through an emphasis on increased communication, economic development, and efficient business practices.
Before taking the position as St. Johns County Administrator, Wanchick worked for nine years as the Assistant City Manager for Development Services for the City of Richardson, Texas. During Wanchick's 35-year career, other positions in Florida have included Director of Strategic Planning and Growth Management in Broward County; Administrator of the Broward County Planning Council; Planning Program Administrator in Pinellas County; and a Planning Analyst in the City of Clearwater.
Wanchick has a bachelor's degree in political science, a master's in urban affairs/public administration, and a master's in management, all from the University of South Florida.
He is a member of the International City/County Management Association, the Florida City/County Management Association, the Urban Land Use Institute, and the American Planning Association. Wanchick is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He lives in St. Augustine with his wife Leslie and their son Adam.
Contact
County Administrator
500 San Sebastian View
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
P: (904) 209-0530
E: mwanchick@sjcfl.us
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