Last week, the DeWitt County Board named DeWitt County CENCOM Director Tony Harris the County's new Animal Shelter Administrator.

DeWitt County Board Chair Dan Matthews tells Regional Radio Harris brings a passion for the shelter to the post and will continue in his role as 9-1-1 Director and animal control administrator.

Matthews believes any concerns about Harris being stretched thin between the two roles are valid but also believes he can handle the two roles. He also hopes it saves the County money in the long run. 

According to Matthews, the hiring of Harris provides a lot of stability at the shelter, something it has lacked for quite a while.

With Harris in place, it will now be up to him to hire his support staff.