Regional Radio News has learned that Christian County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Dick Adams has announced his retirement effective August 31st.   Adams indicated he wants to spend more time with his family and friends.

Adams was named Executive Director February First of 2022 upon the retirement of long-time Executive Director Mary Renner.

Economic Development Corporation president John Gardner told Regional Radio News  the organization was very grateful for the years of service and the many hours Adams dedicated for the betterment our community, city and county, and more recently, his efforts on behalf of the Christian County Economic Development Corporation. 

Gardner added over the past 15 months, Adams worked to promote a unified regional economic and industrial development effort to create jobs and investment in Christian County.  

Gardner indicated filling the Executive Director seat will be an immediate priority of the Executive Committee's August 7th meeting.