The Wood County Commissioners have appointed Kelly O’Boyle of Waterville to serve as assistant county administrator, the position formerly held by Joe Fawcett.
O’Boyle’s duties will include preparation and management of the county budget, supervision of the fiscal and clerical staff within the commissioners’ office, and working closely with the county administrator to provide guidance to projects for commissioners’ departments. The assistant county administrator also serves as the director of the Wood County Solid Waste Management District, including the Wood County Landfill. Her employment with Wood County will begin on Feb. 16. Her annual salary will be $73,000.
O’Boyle is a graduate of Central Michigan University, and holds a master of public administration degree from the University of Toledo. She currently serves as the director of finance and human resources with SMG – the management company that operates the Huntington Center and Seagate Center. Prior experience includes service to Lucas County as the director of the Office of Management and Budget, assistant director of the Office of Management and Budget, and project manager.