New revenue commissioner is longtime dept. appraiser
By Jim Cox

A longtime employee of the Clarke County Revenue Commission office has been appointed revenue commissioner by Gov. Bob Riley.

Chris D. Beverly of Thomasville said Gov. Riley called him Friday to inform him of the appointment.

Beverly will fill the remaining two years of Jay Duke's term. Duke was elected circuit clerk in November and moved into that position Monday.

Beverly was sworn in to the position Tuesday.

Riley said in a prepared statement, "I'm very pleased to appoint Chris Beverly to this important position. He brings years of experience and community involvement to the office, and I know he will work hard to serve the people of Clarke County well."

Beverly, has been a Clarke County property tax appraiser for 25 years. He said, "I look forward to serving. I do understand many aspects of the office but it will be a different view from the commissioner's office."

He also has earned the designation of Alabama Certified Appraiser. Beverly is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officials and the Alabama Association of Assessing Officials, where he served on the joint committee on education for two years.

Beverly said he did not know if he will seek election to a full term in 2008 nor did he know what political party he would run under if he is a candidate.

"I'm not trying to evade the question. I really don't know right now," he explained.

He said he will be as fair as the law allows and looks forward to working with people.

Beverly is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilmer Beverly of Thomasville. He is a 1980 graduate of Auburn University and an avid Tiger fan and active in AU alumni events. He is a member of the Grove Hill Civitan Club, has volunteered with Special Olympics, and has served as President of the Clarke County Historical Society since 1994. As president of the historical society he works closely with the Clarke County Museum and other efforts to preserve and promote the county's history.

He is also a member of the Thomasville United Methodist Church.

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