There are now two people temporarily at the helm of the White county Parks and Recreation Department following the resignation of director Joe Gailey. County officials named Deena Cowart and Corey Collins as co-interim directors of the Rec Department as the county begins the search for Gailey’s successor.
In a news release issued Friday, White County said Cowart will be over all administrative functions and non-sports programming and Collins will oversee all sports programming functions. Cowart has worked in the recreation department for almost 20 years and currently serves as the Assistant Director. Collins is new to White County and currently serves as the Sports League Manager.
The release states Deena and Corey both have extensive experience working in recreation and youth sports and will provide the level of expertise needed as the recreation programs in White County have record levels of enrollment this fall and continue to grow.
The release also stated the County would like to thank Joe Gailey for his years of service and wishes him the best in his retirement from recreation.
