Retirement To Be Effective November 1, 2014
Kingston, N.Y. – County Executive Mike Hein announces that David Sheeley, Ulster County Commissioner of Public Works has decided to retire after ten years serving the citizens of Ulster County. During this time David Sheeley helped in the recovery of Hurricane Irene by re-opening eighty-four roads in less than three weeks. He also was responsible for the modernization and computerization of County Highway snowplow trucks for salt spreading, as well as the modernization of the County Highway fleet with equipment allowing for a more efficient work force.
“I want to thank Dave for his dedication and commitment to the people of Ulster County and for his years of friendship,” said County Executive Mike Hein. “His work overseeing the Ulster County Department of Public Works which includes Administration, Highways and Bridges, Buildings and Grounds, and most recently the Central Auto Division, is very much appreciated. He was tasked with: reviewing the financial aspects of all areas of the department; managing the County parks, County buildings and grounds; responding to emergencies; and improving infrastructure throughout the County by making sure that residents have safe roads and bridges to travel throughout the year. Dave’s management of the County bridge crew has allowed for the re-building of county bridges in record time and in turn saving our taxpayers money. His contributions to Ulster County will not be forgotten and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”
“It has truly been a pleasure serving within the County Executive’s Administration,” said David Sheeley. “His leadership and innovation has allowed the Department of Public Works to evolve and efficiently serve the residents of Ulster County as well as rebuild the County’s infrastructure after Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee and Superstorm Sandy. Although I am looking forward to retirement, I am proud that I was a part of re-positioning DPW for the future, and I thank County Executive Hein for that opportunity.”
In addition to David Sheeley’s tenure as Ulster County’s Commissioner of Public Works, he has more than thirty-five years of experience in construction and was the Highway Superintendent for the Town of Marbletown for eighteen years. He is a member of the New York State County Highways Association (NYSCHA) and the National Association of County Engineers (NACE).
The County Executive has not yet announced an appointment to fill the position. The Ulster County Personnel Department has begun an extensive search to identify the next Commissioner who will lead DPW into a new era that will continue to embrace technology and optimize efficiency, all while improving Ulster County’s infrastructure.
