Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Brunswick County hires new operation services director

With nearly 30 years of experience in governmental operations, Ron McMillan has been named Brunswick County’s new operation services director. (Courtesy Brunswick County)

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — With nearly 30 years of experience in governmental operations, Ron McMillan has been named Brunswick County’s new operation services director.

McMillan began his position in September 2026.

“I am committed to developing and maximizing talented employees, strengthening collaboration, and equipping the department to support our county’s needs and serve our citizens,” he said in a press release.

The operation services director is responsible for overseeing essential services such as monitoring and controlling mosquito populations, operating the county landfill, coordinating curbside recycling and garbage pickup, administering the Keep Brunswick County Beautiful program, and maintaining county buildings and facilities.

McMillan has experience in managing capital construction projects, directing maintenance operations, developing environmental programs, and enforcing employee development and training programs. He most recently served as the beautification superintendent for the City of Wilmington as well.


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Shea Carver
Shea Carver
Shea Carver is the editor in chief at Port City Daily. A UNCW alumna, Shea worked in the print media business in Wilmington for 22 years before joining the PCD team in October 2020. She specializes in arts coverage — music, film, literature, theatre — the dining scene, and can often be tapped on where to go, what to do and who to see in Wilmington. When she isn’t hanging with her pup, Shadow Wolf, tending the garden or spinning vinyl, she’s attending concerts and live theater.

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