Life just threw another curve ball at the regional center where I work. Our Executive Director of 8 months announced that he would be leaving within the next two months to assume a similar position in Kansas where he has spent most of his career and where he can make a major difference in the life of his brother who has a developmental disability. Anyone who knows Gary and his commitment to the field as well as his commitment to his family will agree that this is the best thing for him to do.
But back at the ranch, the regional center may once again be thrown into a bit of turmoil as we deal with another turnover in the top position of the agency. A lot depends on the board of directors and how they choose to now fill this position. 16 months ago the departure of our Executive Director required an ACTING CEO (me) to fill in for a month while the board contracted with an INTERIM CEO who then led the agency while the board conducted a nationwide search for Gary. I think it will be Gary’s recommendation to the board that they promote, permanently or temporarily, his Chief Deputy which would go a long way in providing stability during this change. She’s eminently qualified but wasn’t selected by the board so they may feel the need to do another nationwide search.
The irony in this change is that the board specifically asked candidates during the last search how long they could commit to the job as the board was particularly interested in long-term stability of the agency. I understand there were candidates who were ruled out because they could not commit to a five year term. But it is not Gary’s fault either as the opening he is taking came about only because of a completely unexpected death of a good friend and mentor of his. He could not possibly have known life would throw him that curve ball.
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