CLEVELAND – The search for a new county manager in White County is apparently over, Tuesday the County Commissioners announced that they have named Joseph “Joey” Cason as the sole finalist for that position.
The commissioners have been searching for someone to fill the job since May when Jason Cobb announced he was stepping down to peruse 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.
His Public Service career began in 1976 at the age of 15, where he worked for the Valdosta Parks and Recreation Department cleaning bathrooms and preparing ballfields 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. They have five children and four grandchildren.
The commissioners will make a final decision on the new county manager at a called meeting Tuesday, August 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.
