From staff reports
Beaufort County On Wednesday, March 1, announced the promotion of Katherine Mead to Human Resources Director.
Mead has been with Beaufort County since 2013, serving as the Human Resources Deputy Director and more recently as Interim Human Resources Director.
“Katherine has been an integral part of the Human Resources team since she joined us in 2013. She has a deep understanding of the County’s operations and culture, and a passion for supporting our employees,” Beaufort County Administrator Eric Greenway said in a news release. “Her promotion is well deserved, and I look forward to seeing her continued leadership in this new role.”
Mead will oversee the County’s personnel policies, procedures, benefits, and employee training and development programs. Her focus will be on ensuring that Beaufort County is attracting and retaining the best talent to serve the community.
“I am excited for this opportunity to lead the Human Resources team,” Mead said in a news release. “I am committed to supporting our employees and ensuring that Beaufort County is a great place to work. I look forward to continuing to serve the community in this new role.”
Mead holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina and previously served as the Assistant Area Director for Beaufort and Jasper County with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.
Mead’s promotion was effective immediately.
