Boucher named a 250 Public Service Champion

Brian Boucher, a 30-year Town employee who currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Department of Community Development, has been named a 250 Public Service Champion by Local Gov 250 and the National Academy of Public Administration.

Local Gov 250 is a national effort led by a group of local governments and government associations to honor and elevate the role of government as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. As part of this effort, the National Academy of Public Administration and its partners created an awards process to honor 250 public servants who have had an exceptional impact on their communities.

Boucher is one of only six public servants in the state of Virginia recognized as a 250 Public Service Champion.

Boucher was nominated for this recognition by Town staff for his tireless service and contributions to Leesburg and his leadership in planning and zoning. Throughout his 30 years in Leesburg, he has served as Planner, Zoning Administrator, and Deputy Director of the Department of Community Development.

“Brian has helped shape Leesburg’s built environment during a significant period of growth and change during which time Leesburg became the largest Town in the Commonwealth. He helped guide many development applications through the process and most ended up being better projects for the community because of his efforts. These projects have been transformational for the Town and its evolution from a small town to an urban destination,” stated Community Development Director James David.

In addition to his work on Town staff, Boucher is an avid Virginia and Civil War history buff. As a Loudoun County Civil War historian, he has presented numerous Civil War history lectures to local organizations and served as a speaker for the Loudoun Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee. He is also narrator of the Town’s history walking tour on the Tour Leesburg app.

Boucher is a former board member of both Loudoun Museum and the Mt. Zion Church Preservation Association and was named Preservationist of the Year by the Preservation Society of Loudoun County in 2006.

“I am incredibly proud of Brian for receiving this well-deserved honor,” stated Town Manager Kaj Dentler. “Brian is an established leader on Town staff and throughout the community. Never one to desire attention, I am very pleased that this national recognition celebrates his success as a public servant.”

“I am surprised and grateful but frankly feel undeserving of this honor. I have worked most of my adult life to make Leesburg a great place to live, and it is very humbling for those efforts to be noticed by the National Academy of Public Administration. It brings to mind the many dedicated coworkers who have helped me over the years, and I believe any success I may have attained is equally attributable to them,” said Boucher.