Mike Melton named interim county manager
(Cleveland)- A former White County Manager will be coming out of retirement temporarily. Following a called meeting Thursday morning of the White County Board of Commissioners it was announced that Michael Melton will serve as Interim County Manager following the abrupt resignation of Joey Cason at the end of last week.
A news release from the commission office advised that Melton will begin work on Monday, March 28th.
Melton, who retired as White County Manager in May of 2020 had served in that capacity from 2012-until retirement.
The release said that Melton will serve in this interim role as the board conducts a search for a County Manager on a permanent basis.
Commission Chairman Travis Turner said, “as the Board continues our search for a full-time county manager the board wants to see our citizens served with the best customer service” and he said, “Mike’s working knowledge will help keep business moving forward. I appreciate Mike’s willingness to return to serve our citizens on an interim basis.”
