The search for a new county manager in White County is apparently over. On Tuesday, the White County Board of Commissioners announced Joseph "Joey" Cason as the sole finalist for the position.
The commissioners had been searching for someone to fill the job since May when Jason Cobb announced he was stepping down to pursue other career interests.
Cason holds a BBA in Management from Valdosta State University and a Master's in Public Administration from Georgia Southern University.
Cason is currently serving as Executive Director of the Camden County Public Service Authority (PSA). His public service career began in 1976 at the age of 15, when he worked for the Valdosta Parks and Recreation Department (VPRD) cleaning bathrooms and preparing ball fields for games. Cason has worked as a Recreation Supervisor at Valdosta State Prison, Athletic Director for the City of Albany, Associate Executive Director for the Valdosta YMCA, Recreation Director for the City of Brunswick and Executive Director for the Greater Columbus Sports and Events Council. Cason has also run a successful private business for 20 years.
Cason is married to Sheila Bandy Cason and they have five children and four grandchildren.
The commissioners will make a final decision on Cason's appointment at a called meeting Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 4:30 PM.
Since the end of June, when Cobb’s resignation became effective, the commissioners have been relying on the assistance of County Clerk Shanda Murphy, who was appointed as Interim Manager.
