Gary LouallenDAYTON, Tenn. – Rhea Economic and Tourism Council members have weeded through nine applicants in their search for an executive director and are awaiting a response from their chosen candidate.
Newly appointed Chairman Gary Louallen said the council focused on computer literacy and sales knowledge to narrow the field of applicants.
In August, former Chairman Roger Panoz said that the board had reviewed qualified candidates for the directorship. He said they needed the “right energy and fortitude” from the next director. Panoz resigned as council chairman at the end of the last council meeting and announced Louallen as his successor.
Louallen said that he was the only nominee for the position and received a unanimous vote.
Also, MainStreet Dayton Executive Director Anna Tromanhauser said this year’s annual PumpkinFest featured more than 100 vendors, an increase from the 68 that took part in 2012.