(KLZA)-- A new Richardson County Emergency Management Director has been hired.

The County Commission Tuesday interviewed three applicants for the position. 
Following the interviews, the Board voted to offer the position to Brian Kirkendall, of rural Falls City, and he has agreed to accept the position.  

The Commissioners will formally appoint Kirkendall during the March 29th Board meeting with an effective date of April 4th.

Kirkendall currently works at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. 

Brian Dixon submitted his resignation as Emergency Management Director in February with an effective date of March 18th.  Dixon has accepted a position in Oregon which is closer to his home.