(KNZA)--A new Brown County Services for the Elderly Director has been hired.

The Brown County Commission voted Monday to offer the position to Wanda Davis.

County Clerk Melissa Gormley told MSC News that Davis has accepted the position, and indicated she would be available to begin work November 1.

She was among three candidates interviewed.

Davis will replace Lori Gray. Gray announced her retirement resignation last month, effective October 30.

Commissioner Keith Olsen presented a plaque to Gray on Monday in recognition of her years of service to Brown County.

She has worked for county almost 18 years.