LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Craig Greenberg named a new director of Louisville Metro Animal Services on Tuesday, according to a news release.
Andy McClinton is taking the position after retiring from the Louisville Metro Police Department in 2022.
According to the release, McClinton has a long history working in Metro government.
He was a member of the chief's executive staff from 2017 until his retirement. He also served as the Administrative Bureau Major, First Division Commander (which includes Downtown Louisville), and as the Assistant Chief of Police where he led all of LMPD’s investigative units, specialty units, and support units.
He has a history of serving with various organizations around town as a longtime resident of south Louisville.
The release says McClinton has worked the Coalition for the Homeless, the West Louisville Business Association, and the Louisville Downtown Management Board, among others.
Much of this work involved McClinton being a liaison between the LMPD and various non-profits and community groups.
“Andy is a highly qualified and motivated leader with a proven track record of managing teams in high pressure situations,” Greenberg said. “He was the unanimous choice by the interview committee and I know he will continue to build on the positive momentum we’re seeing at Louisville Metro Animal services and throughout Metro Government.”
McClinton was one of 10 applicants interviewed for the position which included former LMAS Director Ozzie Gibson, Interim LMAS Director Adam Hamilton, and the Chairman of Friends of Metro Animal Services Stephanie Gumm, the release said.
“I am honored and excited to lead LMAS, which plays a critical role in protecting public safety and health by ensuring the humane treatment of our animals,” McClinton said. "I look forward to working with the dedicated staff at LMAS and our other community partners to provide quality, professional services to our animals and to the people of Louisville.”
According to Kevin Trager with Louisville Metro, McClinton's annual salary is $117,270.40.
Mayor Greenberg also thanked Interim LMAS Director Adam Hamilton for leading the department during this transitional period. He'll continue to work as Animal Control Supervisor for LMAS.
