After Decades of Service, Mike Downs and Rich Koch Receive Public Tribute

The men, known for their integrity and institutional knowledge, were honored with Congressional recognition and community gratitude.

Former county manager Mike Downs with former county attorney Rich Koch. Photo credit: Michael Anderson

Mike Downs and Rich Koch each spent decades in key leadership roles serving Cabarrus County — Downs as county manager, Koch as county attorney.

But despite their longstanding service, neither man left office on his own terms.