SUNBURY - Pat Mack will resign later this month as Northumberland County planning director, but will still be working with county officials through his new employment with Northumberland County Housing Authority.
Mack's last day will be Sept. 25.
Northumberland County Commissioners Vinny Clausi and Stephen Bridy, the latter participating by telephone, voted Tuesday to appoint grants manager Kathy Jeremiah as Mack's successor. Commissioner Richard Shoch abstained because he believes an appointment should be deferred to the new board of commissioners who will take office in January.
Mack, who earns $44,513 as planning director and supervisor of the weatherization department, highly recommended Jeremiah for the post.
"It wasn't an easy decision to resign because I loved this job, but I'm also thrilled for the opportunity to work for the housing authority," Mack said. "Kathy and I have worked together since I became planning director in February 2010 and she is best suited to do the job. No one is better."
Jeremiah, who currently earns a salary of $33,805, will be paid $42,000 in her new role, which is the starting salary for department heads.
"Pat and I have worked together as a team over the years and have been commended by several state agencies," she said. "I'm very sorry to see him go."
She said Mack will continue to work with her through the housing authority with the HOMES and blight programs.
Jeremiah has worked for the county for 7 1/2 years. She began her career in the Custody/Protection from Abuse Office before being named tourism director, a position that was later eliminated. She has been the grants manager for 6 1/2 years.
Bridy and Clausi also appointed recycling coordinator and maintenance director Dale Henry to supervise the weatherization department at his regular salary of $35,881. Shoch abstained on the vote.
