(KNZA)--Brown County has a new Solid Waste Director.

At their March 9th meeting, County Commissioners voted to hire current landfill employee Brandon Rader for the position. He officially stepped into the role on Monday, replacing Don Pounds.

Commissioners accepted Pounds’ resignation during their March 2nd meeting, with it taking effect this week. Pounds had been serving in a dual role as both Solid Waste Director and Emergency Management Coordinator.

He previously stepped down from the emergency management position on February 13th. County Commissioners have not yet announced a decision on filling that role.