The Perry County Development Corporation, Perry County’s economic development agency, has hired Alvin C Evans as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Evans was a founding board member and served as Chairman of the Board when the PCDC was formed in 1990 through 1998. He has remained a board member, Executive Committee member and an active sub-committee member since that time.

Jason Combs is the new Timber Management Assistant for the Hoosier National Forest. Combs arrived on the Hoosier last week and has already been out planting American chestnut trees and becoming familiar with his new Forest.  He'll work out of the Tell City office.

Combs is from North Carolina and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management from Western Carolina University.  He comes to the Hoosier from  the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina.  He previously worked on the Ozark (Arkansas), Pisgah (North Carolina), and Kisatchie (Louisiana) National Forests.  His experience has varied from timber sale preparation to silviculturist (a specialist who manages trees). 

The Indiana Department of Child Services announced today Nancy Rennie has been appointed local director of the Perry County office of DCS. In her new role, Rennie will set goals and objectives for child welfare management helping to ensure children are protected from abuse or neglect. In addition, she’ll oversee a team of six that includes family case managers and clerical staff. She’ll also handle general office operations. 

“We’re very pleased Nancy will be managing day-to-day operations in our Perry County office,” said Dave Judkins, DCS’ Deputy Director of Field Operations. “Her practical job experience as both a family case manager and a supervisor will serve her well as she continues to help families in her county.”