Staff Directory
Andy Alexander Chief Building Official (205) 813-7191
Allie Allcorn City Administrator (205) 813-7184
Tanya Blakely Assistant City Clerk (205) 274-2150
Tyler Seehusen Fire Chief (205) 813-7190
Charles Clifton Police Chief (205) 813-7188
Tracie Roybal Bookkeeper (205) 813-7192
Dalton Farmer Human Resource Director (205) 813-7185
Brandon Horton Director of Public Safety (205) 813-7186
& Code Enforcement
Megan Kelly Inspection Clerk (205) 813-7191
Mike Beggs Public Works Director (205) 274-2162
Tim Moore Assistant Inspector (205) 813-7191
Kevin Nicodemus Park & Recreation Director (205) 625-3534
Richard Phillips Mayor (205) 274-2150
Stephanie Preston Court Clerk, (205) 274-2126
Magistrate
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Allison Pearman Revenue Officer (205) 813-7182
Stephanie Sims Magistrate (205) 274-2126
Amanda Cole City Clerk (205) 813-7183
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Nicole Tolbert Community Developer (205) 813-7181
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Department Heads
City Administrator - Allie Allcorn
Allie Allcorn has been employed with the City of Oneonta since 2017. She graduated from Auburn University in 2013 and also met her husband Aaron that year.
Allie and Aaron have two children together, Avy and Axel, and they reside in Altoona on their family farm. They are members of First Independent Church in Oneonta and love Christmas, taking trips together and spending time at home as a family.
City Clerk & Treasurer - Amanda Cole
Amanda Cole has been employed with the City of Oneonta since 2016 and currently serves as City Clerk and Treasurer. Amanda says "I love my job and I am very passionate and eager to learn all that I can in life."
She is married to Ryan Cole from Altoona and they have two boys. They are members of First Baptist Church of Altoona and love to spend time with family.
Director of Public Safety - Brandon Horton
Brandon began his career with the City of Oneonta in October of 1996. A graduate of Cleveland High School and two-time graduate of Wallace State Community College, Brandon holds A.A.S. Degrees in Fire Science and Emergency Medicine. A graduate of the University of Alabama Police Academy and the Alabama Fire College, Brandon has over 25 years of combined experience in Public Safety.
Brandon received his certification in Municipal Planning and Zoning from the University of North Alabama. Brandon also holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Jacksonville State University in Emergency Management and has received his certification in Local Government Professional Management from Auburn University’s Government and Economic Institute.
Brandon resides in Oneonta with his wife Jennifer and two daughters, Emilee and Adalyn.
Fire Chief - Tyler Seehusen
In November 2022, the city council hired Tyler Seehusen to replace retiring Chief Kenny Booth.
Chief Seehusen has over 20 years of professional fire service experience with 12 years as an Officer with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service. Prior to coming to Oneonta, Chief Seehusen held the position of Battalion Chief of Special Operations at Birmingham Fire, responding to all major incidents covering the entire City of Birmingham.
Further, Chief Seehusen is Master Sergeant in the 117th Air Refueling Wing, serving as the Assistant Fire Chief of Operations in the 117th ARW Fire Department. He has deployed 4 times to the Middle East in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Inherent Resolve, and Freedom Sentinel. Chief Seehusen holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Fire Science, two Associate Degrees in Fire Science and is an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
Police Chief - Charles Clifton
Charles Clifton is the current Chief of Police for the City of Oneonta. Clifton is the sixth police chief to hold that office since 1926. Clifton has been a proud law enforcement member with continual service since 1993.
Chief Clifton holds two degrees in the criminal justice field, an Associate in Science from Gadsden State Community College, and a Bachelor of Science from Jacksonville State University. Both degrees are in the Criminal Justice field.
Municipal Judge - Elizabeth "Libby" Nash
Judge Nash has been practicing law for the last 30 years, and has also been the Oneonta Municipal Judge for the last 16 years. Judge Nash grew up in Oneonta, Alabama and graduated from Oneonta High School. She attended the University of Alabama and attained a Bachelors in Social Work. She then worked for several years as a Social Worker and a Juvenile Probation Officer before attending law school at the University of Alabama where she graduated in 1990 and at that time started practicing law in Oneonta.
Parks & Recreation Director - Kevin Nicodemus
Kevin Nicodemus is a life-long Blount County resident. For the past 12 years he has been employed with the City of Oneonta Park and Recreation, and has served as Park and Rec Director since 2013.
Kevin and his wife Beth have two sons, Richard and Jackson. Kevin says "I look forward to working with the great citizens of Oneonta."
Public Works Director - Mike Beggs
Library Director - Ricky Statham
Ricky is the Library Director at the Oneonta Public Library. He is married to his beautiful wife Kimberly, and they have three children—Madeline, Elijah, and Isaac.
Along with his duties at the library, Ricky is the pastor at Straight Mountain Baptist Church.