It takes more than 375 full-time and more than 200 part-time employees to keep Pittsylvania County government running smoothly. We have dozens of different departments and divisions, and each of those requires talented people. 

Meet a few of the people that keep the County operating and ensure that all services are provided in a timely and efficient manner. 

Angela West

• Position: EMT-B
• Department: Public Safety

As an EMT-B stationed at Chatham Fire Department, Angela responds to 911 calls and renders safe and timely service and care, evaluating and treating the patient for their injury or illness.

"EMS and patient care is something that I am very passionate about. I enjoy helping my patients in their time of need. I have an awesome partner to work with and my station is full of welcoming people. My supervisors are always there when I need them no matter the time or day, and they make me feel appreciated and see that any issues that I may have are taken care of.

Everyone that I have met is super friendly and always willing to help or answer questions. Public Safety is like family. It is important to have that closeness with those that you work with when performing the work that we do."

Kathy Yeatts

• Position: Payroll and Benefits Specialist 
• Department: Finance

Kathy is responsible for looking over employee time sheets, handling all benefit accrual and deductions, and processing all payroll information for all Pittsylvania County employees. 

"I enjoy working with some great people who are genuinely committed to serving the citizens of Pittsylvania County. Pittsylvania County is a great place to work. The Finance department is busy with new and different adventures every day, which is very interesting and enjoyable."

James Richmond

• Position:Site Supervisor at Mt. Hermon Convenience Center
• Department: Solid Waste

At the Mt. Hermon Convenience Center, which is one of the county's busiest, James is responsible for keeping the area clean, as well as greeting and assisting citizens who are dropping off trash. He also supervises two other employees. Even at 83, James takes pride in his work and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. 

"I just try to satisfy the customers and do what I'm supposed to do, communicate with the people. I'm going to keep going as long as I can go… I'm enjoying doing what I'm doing because I don't want to sit around too much. I feel better when I'm doing something."