Henrico names Pennock director of community development
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Henrico County has named David E. Pennock as its new director of community development, effective Nov. 2. Pennock has served as assistant director since 2008 and will succeed Lee J. Tyson, who is retiring in December after 18 years in the role.
The department oversees various county services, including The Permit Center, which handles residential permits for projects like decks and garages. With locations at the Henrico County Government Center and the Eastern Government Center, the department serves as a "one-stop shop" for those types of permits.
Pennock previously worked in Henrico County from 1999 to 2001 before returning in 2008 after spending time as a planner in Hanover and Albemarle counties for seven years.
The Henrico Department of Community Development received more than 40,000 inquiries last year and currently operates with an approved staff of 15 and a budget of $1.2 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Pennock holds a bachelor's degree in urban affairs and planning from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from Virginia Commonwealth University.
