Melissa Smith Gentry
Melissa (Missy) Gentry, PE, is the Public Works Director for the
City of Columbia. In that capacity, she provides leadership and oversight to multiple
divisions responsible for the delivery of basic services, including Animal Services,
Forestry and Beautification, Solid Waste, Street Division and Traffic Engineering.
The Public Works Department is comprised of approximately 300 employees and has
an overall budget in excess of $25,000,000.
Missy began her career with the City of Columbia as an intern during her last year
of college. Following graduation, she was hired as an entry level engineer. Missy
also served as the City Engineer for five years before she was promoted to Public
Works Director. She has enjoyed her career at the City to date and is pleased to
make a difference in the lives of the citizens, residents, visitors and employees
of Columbia on a daily basis....
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