Jim Albright moves up to assistant county manager

The longtime Emergency Services director has 37 years with Guilford County.

September 7, 2026

Information as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

Jim Albright, who ran Guilford County Emergency Services for years, has been promoted to assistant county manager, the Rhino Times reported. Commissioners gave him a round of applause at a work session.

Separately, the county is moving fireworks permitting from the Clerk to the Board's office to Albright's area, according to the Rhino Times.

Sources

Rhino Times: Jim Albright moving up after 37 years with Guilford County (opens in a new tab) · rhinotimes.com
Rhino Times: Guilford County to change who hands out fireworks permits (opens in a new tab) · rhinotimes.com
Guilford County: County Manager Victor Isler (opens in a new tab) · guilfordcountync.gov