Administration Directory
Office Staff
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Phone:
828-396-7903
Fax:
828-396-8955
Mailing Address:
4076 US Highway 321-A
Sawmills, NC 28630
Chase Winebarger
Town Manager
The Town Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the Town and carrying out policies established by the Town Council. The Town Manager also, oversees the various departments of the Town, leads the budgetary planning process, and other administrative duties.
Kelly Melton
Finance Officer
finance@townofsawmillsnc.com
Kelly has been with the Town of Sawmills since 2022, having previously worked in the Banking and Healthcare industries.
The Finance Officer is responsible for performing cost control activities, monitoring revenues and expenditures, overseeing investment of town funds and preparing financial reports. The finance officer monitors intergovernmental actions affecting the Town.
Abby Rich
Town Clerk, MBA, NCCCC
clerk@townofsawmillsnc.com
Abby has a Master's in Business Administration from Appalachian State University and is a North Carolina Certified County Clerk.
The Town Clerk is responsible for keeping accurate minutes of all Council meetings as well as record keeper for all ordinances, resolutions, and other public records. The Clerk also advertises all public meetings, hearings, and compiles and functions as an active member of the administrative team including support to all office staff.

