CHRISTIANSBURG – Dr. Kim Eagle has been chosen as the Town of Christiansburg’s new town manager, taking over for retiring Town Manager Randy Wingfield in January.
Wingfield announced his retirement earlier this year after more than 27 years of service in Christiansburg.
Christiansburg Town Council chose Eagle “following an extensive search for a visionary and experienced leader to guide the community into its next chapter of growth and innovation,” according to the announcement by the Town of Christiansburg.
Eagle most recently served as County Manager for Gaston County, North Carolina. She earned her Doctorate in Public Administration from Virginia Tech in 2005.
“I am honored to serve the Town of Christiansburg and to return to a region that holds a special place in my heart,” said Eagle. “Christiansburg’s dedication to high-quality public service, fiscal responsibility, and community values reflects everything I believe in as a public administrator. I look forward to partnering with Town Council, staff, and residents to continue advancing our shared vision for the future.”
Eagle has almost 30 years of experience in local government management, public administration and strategic leadership.
“In Gaston County, she oversaw a $420 million annual budget, led major modernization efforts, and guided the county to its first AAA bond rating, the highest possible credit rating that a government can receive,” the town announced.
Eagle also managed more than $53 million in federal funding to expand water and sewer infrastructure, helping to strengthen Gaston County’s foundation for long-term development. Prior to that, she served as assistant city manager and budget director for the City of Charlotte, leading departments with more than 5,000 employees and $808 million in operating budgets, managing the city’s $2.2 billion operating budget, and developing the Strategic Energy Action Plan, an initiative aligning environmental sustainability with fiscal responsibility and operational performance.
Eagle’s public service career also includes leadership roles with the City of Charlotte’s Office of Strategy and Budget, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities Department. She also has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, teaching graduate courses in urban politics, budgeting, and performance management.
Eagle will officially assume her duties as Christiansburg town manager in January, following her retirement from North Carolina.
Christiansburg Mayor Mike Barber welcomed Eagle’s appointment.
“Dr. Eagle brings a wealth of experience, professionalism, and a proven record of success in local government,” he said. “Her leadership and commitment to innovation and efficiency will serve Christiansburg well as we continue building on our strong foundation.”
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