Henry Sekawungu currently holds similar post in Cheltenham
A key position is now filled, with a new addition to Towamencin Township’s staff.
“I am really happy to announce that Henry Sekawungu has been offered conditional employment as the township’s new Director of Planning, Zoning and Code Enforcement,” said supervisors Chairwoman Joyce Snyder.
The township announced in January that they are seeking new applicants for the position of director of planning, zoning and code enforcement. Prior director Will Brugger arrived in Towamencin in early 2023 after predecessor Jen Guckin had held that role from 2015 to summer 2022, and had helped vet numerous projects in the township, including the ongoing renovations of North Penn High School that started in May 2025, and helped draft a new chicken code for those keeping the creatures in their backyards.
No action or announcements were made regarding the code director position during either February board meeting, but Snyder announced that the board had met in executive session to discuss personnel items on Feb. 11, Feb. 24 and 25 ahead of the latter meeting, and several land development projects were granted extensions on deadlines to secure needed approvals. To start their March 11 meeting, Snyder announced that the board had met in executive session before the meeting to discuss personnel items, then asked for a motion appointing Sekawungu.
“Henry joins Towamencin with a strong foundation in municipal planning, zoning and development,” Snyder said, before reading a biography.
That bio includes over 30 years of total local government experience, including over ten years in his current position at Cheltenham Township as their Director of Planning and Zoning, and a prior stint as Assistant Director of Planning and Municipal Development for Norristown. Sekawungu has also earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Messiah College and a master’s degree in economic development from Eastern University, the supervisor told the public, before the board voted to approve the employment offer contingent on completion of a background check.
“Questions, comments? Welcome, Henry — all in favor?” Snyder said, prompting a unanimous vote. Staff said afterward that Sekawungu’s expected start date in the township is April 13.
Township land planning consultant Peter Simone added that he’s familiar with Sekawungu thanks to his work with other municipalities, and had high praise for the hire.
“Congratulations on getting Henry as part of your team. I had the pleasure of working with Henry when he was in Norristown — he was thought of very well there, and I’m sure he’ll do an awesome job for the township,” Simone said.
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