— information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III
Franklin County has named county Planning & Inspections director Scott Hammerbacher as assistant county manager.
Hammerbacher fills a vacancy created by Will Doerfer, who resigned in October 2024. Hammerbacher has worked for the county for 19 years – 16 years as planning and inspections director.
“I am looking forward to expanding my service to Franklin County as an assistant county manager,” said Hammerbacher. “I have enjoyed my time in the Planning Department and am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to the County Manager’s office.”
Previously, he served as a planner in both Holly Springs and Reading, PA and as a construction manager in Ocean City, MD. He was named Franklin County Employee of the Year in 2009.
“Scott brings a wealth of planning and project management experience to the County Manager’s office as assistant county manager,” said Ryan Preble, interim county manager.
Hammerbacher received a bachelor’s degree in geography with a concentration in environmental planning from Salisbury State University in Salisbury, MD.
