(KNZA)--The third and final candidate vying to be the next superintendent of Doniphan West USD 111 was interviewed Wednesday.

The school district announced the candidate was Duane Ford, who currently serves as superintendent of Lebo/Waverly USD 243.

Ford has 25 years of leadership experience—including 10 years as a principal or superintendent.

The other two candidates interviewed were Heather Ball, who currently serves as the elementary principal at Deerfield USD 216, and Dr. Kyle Collins, who most recently served as superintendent of Brookfield R-111 in Brookfield, Missouri.

Community meet-and-greet events were held to allow patrons an opportunity to meet the candidates on the day of their interview.

The candidate selected will replace current superintendent Dr. Volora Hanzlicek, who is retiring at the end of the current school year. She has served as superintendent since July 2022.