August 15, 2025
Kitsap County
Anglesey
After an extensive nationwide search, Kitsap County appointed Kory Anglesey as its new public works director, effective Sept. 2. With a career spanning over three decades in military service, Anglesey brings leadership and strategic expertise to his new role, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, financial sustainability, organizational development, and community engagement in Kitsap County.
He replaces long-time Public Works Director Andew Nelson, who retired in April after nearly 11 years of service to the county.
Anglesey’s most recent military roles were focused on public works leadership at two Navy installations and one Marine Corps installation. He most recently served as the public works officer at Naval Base Kitsap, where he managed a department of over 600 people, overseeing $13.1 billion worth of facilities and a $265 million annual budget. His team handled major construction projects, environmental programs, and facility planning, with a particular focus on waterfront development and coordination with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Before returning to Washington state, Anglesey served as the public works officer at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. He also served as the public works officer at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Anglesey holds a Bachelor and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University and the University of Colorado at Boulder, respectively. He also received a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He begins the Executive MBA program at the University of Washington Foster School of Business this fall.
