January 30, 2020
Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart to Recommend Hiring Gary Gibson as County Administrator
At the next Lake County Board meeting on Feb. 11, 2020, Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart plans to ask the board to approve Gary Gibson as Lake County’s next County Administrator.
Gibson has been serving as Interim County Administrator since September of 2019 while the board undertook a national search to fill the position permanently.
"After numerous discussions with my colleagues, key Lake County staff and our municipal partners across the county, I am confident that Gary is the best person for the position," said Hart.
As part of the process for selecting a new administrator, the board solicited feedback from staff about the qualities they felt the next leader should possess to be successful in the position. "They told us that they are looking for someone who demonstrates ethical leadership, values open and honest communication, treats individuals and the team with respect, and can build relationships and trust with elected officials, staff, and other local leaders and stakeholders," said Hart. "In the five months that Gary has spent with us as interim administrator, it became apparent that he exhibits all those qualities and more, and was clearly the best candidate for the job."
Gibson was named Interim County Administrator after the resignation of William T. Panos last summer. Subsequently, the board re-opened a national search for the position.
Gibson previously worked for Lake County for 23 years, most recently as Manager of the Workforce Development Board. During Gibson's tenure, he also served as Assistant County Administrator for 11 years, and was the Interim County Administrator from 2001 to 2002.
“I am truly honored and humbled to be asked to continue on in a permanent role for Lake County,” said Gibson. “I serve at the pleasure of the Chair and the County Board, and if approved, welcome the opportunity to continuing to serve the residents of the County, the Board and my fellow employees. This organization is filled with dedicated and caring professionals, and a great leadership team that I would be honored to continue to serve alongside them.”
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