County Administrator 
Alan Ours 

Becky Rowell

Professional Experience: Has enjoyed a lengthy career in local government management while being employed in several capacities with Glynn County since 1990. Over the past almost 20 years, Mrs. Rowell has held positions to include Assistant Public Works Director, Human Resources Director and Acting County Administrator. She is also a Certified Emergency Manager. Prior to working in government, she worked as a licensed speech pathologist.

Civic and Community Experience:  Board Member & Volunteer-Coastal Georgia Medical Access Project; Poll Manager; Ordained Deacon at Christ Church Frederica; Graduate- Leadership Glynn 1988-89; Co-chair- Leadership Glynn 1990-91; Honoree- 2001 YWCA Tribute to Women Leaders.

Government Experience: Five years as Assistant County Administrator, responsible for emergency management coordination, water/wastewater and solid waste operational contracts and chair of the Budget Team which prepares the annual budget. Work on specific projects, such as ordinance revisions and federal compliance standards.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology-UGA; Master of Education in Speech Pathology-UGA; Master of Public Administration-Georgia Southern University.

Personal:  Ms. Rowell is originally from Moultrie, GA. She resides on St. Simons Island with her husband where they attend Christ Church Frederica.

Harold Paul Christian

 
Professional Experience: Has spent most of his career in Sales & Marketing, property management and problem solving. Formerly the National Director of Sales in charge of over 18 hotels for IMPAC Hotel Group (Atlanta); National Director of Sales for Gatlin Brothers Theatre and Ronnie Milsap Theatre, as well as Medieval Times, Magic on Ice (Myrtle Beach); Association Management- General Manager of ocean front properties for Trupp Hodnett (SSI) to include The St. Simons Grand, Beach Club, North Breakers, Shipwatch Condominiums and two properties off of the beach, Oceanwalk and the Hampton Plantation HOA.

Government Experience: Five years as Assistant County Administrator, representing Facilities (70 buildings and 10 employees), Housekeeping (3 employees), Glynn County Customer Service Department (2 employees) managing citizen service issues prior to them reaching the Commissioner level.

Education: Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State.

Personal:  Mr. Christian was born in Nashville, TN. He and his wife, Susan, live on St. Simons Island and attend St. Simons Community Church.