Franklin County has selected Jason Rogers as its new Planning & Inspections director, replacing Scott Hammerbacher, who was promoted to Assistant County Manager in March.

“As a lifelong resident, I am honored to serve as Franklin County’s Planning & Inspections Director,” Rogers said. “I look forward to helping guide the county’s growth thoughtfully and responsibly, while continuing to support our staff and strengthen our customer service for residents and the development community.”

Rogers has served Franklin County for more than 20 years, beginning in August 2005 as a Planning Technician. He then became a Planner in March 2006 and served in that capacity before becoming a Principal Planner in July 2015. In September 2019, he was promoted to Planning Administrator and became Assistant Planning & Inspections Director in February 2023. He has served as the interim Planning & Inspections Director since April.

“Jason has served Franklin County for more than two decades, working on thoughtful and responsible planning and zoning,” Franklin County Manager Ryan Preble said. “We look forward to his continued leadership in the department.”

Rogers holds an associate’s degree in Elementary, Middle, and Special Education from Louisburg College and two bachelor’s degrees from East Carolina University, both in History and Geography.