Hendersonville has a new chief of operations.
Jesse Eckenroth, currently a director of public works in Rancho Mirage, Calif., was appointed to the position by unanimous vote during the March 9 meeting of the Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
Eckenroth s appointment comes after Interim City Administrator Dave LeMarbre resigned, effective Feb. 24, and received a severance package totaling $13,650 for his remaining work through the end of this month. This marks the third time LeMarbre has retired after working in the city for more than 40 years.
Rancho Mirage, an affluent city by all accounts, boasts exclusive gated communities, 17 golf courses and several resorts, including a five-star property, The Ritz-Carlton.