(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Commission has filled two positions.

Commissioners unanimously approved Cody Boos as the new Emergency Preparedness Director at their August 24th meeting. He’ll begin work September 15th at an annual salary of $70,000.

Boos will also oversee facility maintenance and projects. He replaces Eddie Aldrine, who resigned in May after serving in the position since 2022.

The commission also approved Mary Gatza of Junction City as the county’s new Human Resources Manager. She’ll begin September 14th at an annual salary of $68,000.

Gatza began her human resources career in 2011 following a 15-year career in law enforcement.

Her hiring comes as the county administrator position is set to end December 31st. County Administrator and Counselor Austin Parker will continue as county counselor under a new 2027 contract with no pay increase.