Darren Girdler is very familiar with the landscape of central Illinois and is looking forward to his return to the area.

Long-time Clinton City Administrator Tim Followell is retiring at the end of the year and Darren Girdler has been appointed to the post. Girdler told Regional Radio on the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday he is from Danvers and went to Olympia High School. His first administrator job was in fact, in Farmer City.

For Girdler, this Clinton City Administrator job is different than most and Followell explains the marketing of the position was challenging because of that. Girdler indicates his experience in several areas of local government should help him transition to his role in Clinton.

Girdler has worked for small community governments and larger governments and believes his experiences will help in his transition as well.

Girdler also views his ability to spend the final days of Followell's time with him and learning and watching will be beneficial from other situations he's walked into.

We'll hear more from Followell in the days ahead leading up to his retirement at the end of the year.