InTucker Magazine

Team Tucker – Sam Durrance

Superintendent

What were you doing before you came to Tucker?
Before Tucker I was a Jacobs employee working for the City of Johns Creek since 2007. I was the City Right-of-Way Manager and assisted with managing both capital and maintenance construction projects. Prior to Johns Creek, I was the Director of Public Works for a local municipality for seven years.

Why did you want to join Team Tucker? 
Joining Team Tucker does two things for me. First, I once again have a chance to be a small part of building an awesome city that will be something special for the residents and my fellow staff. Second, the opportunity to cut my three-to-four-hour commute time in half provides me time to spend with my family.

As Superintendent, what will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? 
I will be tracking and monitoring work issues and the time it takes for the County to respond to these issues that are reported by residents and staff. I will be assisting with the SPLOST resurfacing project and other SPLOST projects in the future.

What is your biggest priority as you become Tucker’s first Superintendent? 
The priority for the near future is to communicate with the residents of the City and get to know them as they likewise get to know me. I want them to know how important each and every one of them is.

How is working in Tucker different from what you experienced in Johns Creek? 
The City is relatively new and, as such, is just beginning to plot its own course and plan its future. I am excited about being here at this instrumental stage. Building something that we can all be proud of is always a fun and rewarding opportunity.

Off the Wall

How long have you lived in the Metro Atlanta area? 
I have been living in the Metro area since 1964 when my parents were reassigned to the Army Base at Fort McPherson.

If you’re not at work, where would we be most likely to find you? 
Most of my time is devoted to working with youth either at church or with the Boys Scouts of America. I also enjoy gardening as a hobby.

Tell us about your family… 
The wife Michelle and our children are special people that I enjoy spending time with. We love to play board games, cards and spend quality time together. With the two grandchildren, Team Durrance has grown to 11.

What’s the last book you read? 
I am a voracious reader and enjoy a wide variety of subjects from autobiography and science fiction to western lore. I have recently been working through several westerns by L’Amour and Zane Gray.

Is there a quote or philosophy that you live by? 
“Kindness and joy when shared are doubled. Sorrow and grief when shared are always halved.”