Board Names Interim County Administrator

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The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has named former Berrien County Coordinator Mike Henry the interim county administrator while it waits for Brian Dissette to take over the position next month. During a Thursday meeting, the board voted to move Henry into the post for about two weeks, the period between the retirement of current Berrien County Administrator Bill Wolf and when Dissette will start. Board Chair Mac Elliot said Henry is a good fit to hold the wheel.

“It was determined that for a two week period, he could serve in a caretaker role,” Elliott said. “He’s been gone for 15 years, but knows a lot of the players.”

Henry retired in 2004 after serving as county coordinator. Elliott noted he’s also been something of a mentor to Brian Dissette. Commissioners Jon Hinkelman and Bill Chickering voted against the interim appointment as Hinkelman said he hadn’t been informed that was the plan.