Meet Town Manager
JEFFREY WELLS, AICP
The Town of Waxhaw has hired Jeffrey
Wells, AICP, to serve as the new Town
Manager.
Prior to joining the Town of Waxhaw
staff as Planning Director in May 2019,
Wells served as the Town Manager
for the Town of Mills River in North
Carolina. He brings to the role 20
years of experience in town planning,
zoning, and leadership. Wells moved
to Waxhaw in 2019 with his wife,
Rebecca, and their children, Zane
and Courtney. “When I first visited
Waxhaw a little over a year ago,”
Wells said, “I knew within 10 minutes
of driving around that this was the place I wanted to be. Waxhaw is a wonderful community filled with
wonderful people.”
During his time as Planning Director for the Town of Waxhaw, Wells built the Planning department as
it moved out of Development Services into its own department. He engaged openly with the community
over the last year through public input sessions and town-wide surveys, getting to know the direct needs
of residents. In doing so, he has built strong relationships with town staff and the newly elected Board of
Commissioners.
“I want to thank the Board of Commissioners for their faith and confidence in me. It is an honor and
a privilege to serve as the Town Manager. The staff that we have in place is the most professional and
dedicated that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I greatly look forward to working with the
Board and staff to accomplish our vision,” Wells said of his new role.
Waxhaw Mayor Ron Pappas echoed these sentiments. “The Board and I feel that Jeff is an excellent fit for
this role,” said Mayor Pappas. “He brings valuable experience, is extremely positive, and has proven to be
a valued leader for the town.”
Jeffrey Wells begins his new role as Town Manager for Waxhaw on March 31st, 2020. Wells was officially
appointed as Town Manager at the Board of Commissioners meeting in Town Creek Park on March 31st,
which was live streamed on the Town of Waxhaw YouTube channel.