The Regional Development Authority began to transition its leadership Thursday when its board of directors appointed Chief Operating Office Sherri Ziller interim CEO to lead the organization on the departure of current president and CEO Bill Hanna.
Board Chairman Don Fesko also said the boardâs officers, who include Vice Chairman Randy Palmateer and Secretary/Treasurer Christopher Campbell, will form a search committee to determine a permanent replacement for Hanna, who led the organization for more than a decade.
Fesko thanked Hanna for his âleadership and friendship,â a sentiment echoed by other board members.
âThe type of leadership youâve shown with the RDA is needed all around this country,â Gary representative Tony Walker said.