William Barner

William Barner has retired as public works director of Greeneville after 44 years of service to the town. Barner’s initial employment with the department was for three months in 1972 when he took a summer job as a high school student. After graduating high school, he joined the Marine Corps for several years, returning to work full-time for the public works department in 1982. After working in a variety of roles, he was promoted to supervisor in 2008, assistant director in 2010, and director in 2022.