Donald Duncan Jr. is sworn in as new manager for the City of Asheboro on Monday. He’s accompanied by his wife, Amanda, center, and daughter, Julianna. (City of Asheboro photo)
ASHEBORO — Donald Duncan Jr. became the city manager in Asheboro during an Oath of Office ceremony Monday morning.
It’s the first time in nearly a quarter century that there’s a new person in that position. Duncan replaces retiring John Ogburn, who held the position for 24 years.
Duncan’s hiring was announced in January.
Local elected official and city staff were on hand for the ceremony welcoming Duncan.
Duncan had been manager of Caldwell County for the past three years. He was previously a city manager in Conover for 15 years. Overall, he has 22 years of experience in city and county government in North Carolina.
In leaving Caldwell County, Duncan sent a letter to the county staff, offering thanks for his time there.
“Most importantly, we have moved the needle,” Duncan said. “We have developed a leadership team that isn’t department-focused but team-focused.”
Duncan, a graduate of Appalachian State, will be joined in Asheboro by his wife, Amanda, and children, Julianna and Aidan.
It’s a time of transition for city government in Asheboro. Longtime mayor David Smith has announced that he won’t seek another term when that position is on the ballot later this year.
Asheboro, which is the largest city in Randolph County, has 383 municipal employees.
