Hamilton County recently reorganized the management structure of its emergency services.

As part of the process, the Hamilton County Commissioners promoted two public safety leaders — Mike Hubbs and Chad Knecht — to create a more collaborative emergency operations department.

Hubbs, who was previously executive director of communications and director of the Hamilton County 911 Center, became the county’s new director of administration May 30. He replaces Lee Buckingham, who retired after more than three decades of service.

“Mike’s leadership has always been centered on people,” Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt stated in a press release. “Emergency dispatch is a stressful environment to work in, but the way Mike supports his staff and the level of service they deliver is top-

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