James Worsley

Dr. Worsley was appointed Deputy County Administrator for Human Services in October 2020. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. As Deputy County Administrator, he oversees the operations of all Human Services Departments within the county and serves as the liaison between the Health Center Commission and the County of Chesterfield. Before coming to Chesterfield County in 2016, Dr. Worsley served as Director of Columbus, Georgia Department of Parks and Recreation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation and a master’s degree in management, both from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a doctorate in leadership from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He is also involved in the following: The First Tee of Greater Richmond; Henricus Foundation; Eppington Foundation; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Mentoring Professional Recreators.