(KNZA)--An interim Doniphan County economic development director has been appointed.

Following an executive session Monday, the County Commission approved the appointment of Leah Johnson to the position for a term of 60 days upon acceptance of an employment package offer.

Johnson has served as part-time economic development administrative assistant since April of last year.

Adrienne Korson recently resigned as county economic development director, effective March 13th.  She had held the position the past two years.

Korson has taken a job with the Greater Wichita Partnership as an economic development specialist.