Show Notes: Scott Andrews: Leading With Love: How Tragedy, Ambition, and Authenticity Shape Public Service

Episode 224 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity

Overview

In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Scott Andrews, County Manager of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, to explore a journey marked by ambition, resilience, and a deep commitment to authentic leadership.

From helping build a city center from scratch in Sugar Hill, Georgia, to navigating the complexities of COVID and social justice in Covington, and then leading in Bakersfield during cultural and political shifts, Scott's career reflects the weight—and the promise—of public service.

But his story is also profoundly personal. After the devastating loss of his first daughter, Scott founded Lead With Love and The Violet Movement—frameworks rooted in emotional intelligence, humanity, and the belief that civility and authenticity are still the most powerful tools in leadership.

Connect with Dr. Scott Andrews

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cscottandrews/

About Our Sponsors

Tyler TechnologiesThis episode is made possible by Tyler Technologies, the largest software company in the nation dedicated exclusively to the public sector. From financial management and utility billing to citizen engagement and digital government solutions, Tyler helps communities operate more efficiently, transparently, and effectively.

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Connect with Seth Winterhalter:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

About HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions

At HaltingWinter, we help local government leaders build thriving teams and resilient workplace cultures through keynotes, workshops, and leadership development programs like the Municipal Leadership Development Program (MLDC).

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Seth's Upcoming Keynotes:

2025 Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 23-26 | Owensboro, KY Details at KLC

ELGL 2025 Conference | Camp Govlife October 1-3 | Santa Rose, CA Details at ELGL

2025 City Clerks New Law and Elections Seminar November 12-14 | Los Angeles, CA Details at CalCities

2025 Kansas City/County Management Association Annual Conference December 3-5 | Manhattan, KS Details at KCMA