Mr. Hofstad has been a resident of Okaloosa County most of his life and has nearly 35 years of experience in local government service, which includes 10 years with the City of Mary Esther and 14 years with the City of Fort Walton Beach, prior to his employment with Okaloosa County. John was recently recognized by the Okaloosa County Commission on reaching the 10 year milestone as a dedicated County employee. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management from The University of West Florida and a Graduate Certificate in Florida City and County Management from the Askew School of Public Policy and Administration at Florida State University.
As the County Administrator, Mr. Hofstad manages the day-to-day operations of all departments under the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners. Okaloosa County government consists of departments and constitutional officers within three categories:
Mr. Hofstad currently serves on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, Tri County Community Council, Current Board Chairman of the Horizons Foundation, and Community Solutions Board of Directors. John is a member of the prestigious State wide recognized Florida Association of County Managers and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2019. As a past Honorary Commander of Hurlburt Field’s 1st SOW, a participant of the 63rd National Security Forum at the USAF Air War College, and is an active member of the Crestview Rotary Club.
John Hofstad, County Administrator
1250 N Eglin Pkwy
Suite 102
Shalimar, FL 32579
Phone: (850) 651-7515
Fax: (850) 651-7551
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Craig Coffey, Deputy County Administrator
1250 N. Eglin Parkway
Suite 102
Shalimar, FL 32579
Phone: (850) 651-7515
Sheila Fitzgerald, Deputy County Administrator
302 N Wilson Street
Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
Phone: (850) 651-7515
302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100
Shalimar, FL 32579
Call 850-689-5050 or 850-423-1542 for all departments.