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Tom Britton, AICP, CFM
Executive Director |
Tom rejoined the CDS staff in 2019 after working 12 years as a planner in South Carolina. He previously served with CDS from 1995 to 2007. Tom is the Executive Director of CDS. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Francis Marion University and his Master of Public Administration degree from Murray State University. When not working, Tom enjoys spending time with his family. |
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Holly Boggess
AICP – Assistant Director & Downtown Renaissance Director |
Holly has been with CDS since 1996. She is currently the Assistant Director as well as the Downtown Renaissance Director. She has held the positions of Planner I, Planner II, and Manager of Community Development. She has extensive experience in zoning administration, subdivision review, historic preservation, solid waste management, grant writing, grant administration, non-profit management and the development and implementation of Legacy Hopkinsville (formerly Inner-City Residential Enterprise Zone) and Downtown Renaissance initiatives and programs. Holly received a Bachelor of Science degree from Murray State University in 1994, a Master of Public Administration degree from Murray State University in 1998, and achieved certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners in 2002. Holly enjoys gardening, cooking, reading and spending time with family and friends. |
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David Carroll
Technical Services Coordinator |
David is responsible for E911 addressing in Christian County. He is certified as a Level 1 Building Inspector and also serves as the Rehab Inspector for Hopkinsville’s Home Improvement Program, Repair Affair and the Hopkinsville Affordable Home Ownership Program. David also conducts GPS data collection and assists in Geographic Information System services. He has been with CDS since 1996. David is originally from Winfield, Kansas and has served in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of Southwestern College with a B.A. in Biology. He is a member of the National Emergency Number Association and the Code Administrators Association of Kentucky. He is married and has 3 children. |
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Beth Richardson
Planner I |
Beth has been with CDS since February 2011. She started as a receptionist and has since became a Planner I. Beth was born and raised in Hopkinsville and now lives here with her husband Sam, and their three sons. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, staying active, and spending time outdoors with her family. |
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Constance Davie
Secretary/Receptionist |
Constance has been with Community and Development Services since July 2021 after 9 years of working with children, and performs clerical/admin duties as a receptionist. She was born in Hopkinsville, KY but raised in Pembroke, KY. She now resides in Hopkinsville and enjoys spending time downtown. |
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Melissa McCarty
Office Manager |
Melissa started working at CDS in 2024 as an administrative assistant. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at Western Kentucky University. Her responsibilities here at CDS include all the administrative aspects of site plan review, major subdivisions, permanent street/alley closing, temporary ROW request, Pembroke projects, Guthrie projects, letters for codes, and the recording of minutes for meetings. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and watching her daughters play volleyball. |
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Emalee Hudson Planner I | Emalee has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Murray State University. She has lived in Hopkinsville, KY for most of her life. She enjoys spending time outside from hiking to relaxing in a hammock to playing sports with her siblings. She recently started working at CDS as a Planner I and is excited to take on this new role. |
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Stacy Cook
Community Development Planner II |
Stacy has been with CDS since July 2012 and serves as a Community Development Planner II. She has extensive knowledge in grant writing and administration, project management, contract administration, and procurement. She is responsible for administering the Community Development Block Grant Program, federal and state grants, and manages projects for the City of Hopkinsville, the Christian County/Hopkinsville Development Corporation, and the Hopkinsville Surface and Stormwater Utility. Stacy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lynchburg College in 2009 and a Master’s in Public Administration from Murray State University in 2014. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family and many pets. |
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Olivia Thomas
Neighborhood Network Program Coordinator
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Olivia was born and raised in Hopkinsville, KY. She is currently pursuing an Associates of Science degree at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Since March 2026, she has worked as a Neighborhood Network Program Coordinator, focusing on community engagement and local initiatives. She also works as a coordinator of a nonprofit organization that provides family services. In her free time, Olivia enjoys cooking, traveling, and walking. |
