Marion County’s MSTU/Assessments department is operating under new leadership with the appointment of Shawn Hubbuck as director on Aug. 2.
Hubbuck has been serving as acting director of the department since March, when the former director, Teresa Darnell, resigned. During his 14 years with Marion County, Hubbuck has filled several management positions, primarily leading the county’s land development acquisition and property management efforts.
As MSTU/Assessments director, Hubbuck is responsible for managing more than 50 MSTUs and MSBUs, including Silver Springs Shores, Marion Oaks and Rainbow Lakes Estates, as well as nearly 50 employees in the department. He looks forward to increasing the number of programs and activities available to the community, such as the Back to School Bash held July 30 at Silver Springs Shores Community Center. Hubbuck is also proud of the road improvements program, which has assisted in paving more than 600 miles of roadway in subdivisions throughout the county, and says he is committed to continuing the program’s success.
“I look forward to enhancing customer service for residents of Marion County’s MSTU neighborhoods,” Hubbuck said. “Whether it’s road paving, street lighting, or community centers, my goal is to ensure all residents are aware of the services and benefits of our department and ensure we are easily accessible, while maintaining the policies and procedures required by law.”
Hubbuck is a Certified Public Manager and has a Florida Real Estate Sales Associate license. He has also completed specialized training programs with the Florida Department of Transportation and Intersection and Interchange Design and is a member of the International Right-of-Way Association. Prior to joining Marion County, he worked as a project manager, overseeing roadway, stormwater and utility projects for government agencies throughout Florida, Alabama and Tennessee.
The Marion County MSTU/Assessments department works with residential groups to get services and resources in areas where property owners want improvements. Programs offered by the department are paid for specifically by those who use the services and offer property owners options to achieve their goals of road paving, road maintenance, street lighting, community centers and more for subdivisions that would otherwise not be available through general tax dollars.