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Charlevoix County VA staff member Kaylee Wells resigns; committee appoints interview representatives for VSO hiring
Summary
County staffer Kaylee Wells submitted a resignation effective Jan. 2, 2026. The Charlevoix County Veteran’s Affairs Committee said the vacancy will be filled via a Veterans Service Officer posting (live Dec. 3); the committee appointed two members to sit on candidate interviews.
Kaylee Wells, listed as county staff for the Charlevoix County Veteran’s Affairs office, submitted a letter of resignation and will leave the office on Jan. 2, 2026, the committee recorded at its Dec. 8 special meeting.
The resignation prompted discussion of the hiring process for a replacement. Committee members said the position is being posted as a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) rather than a director-level role because VSO credentialing is required. The committee’s record shows the job posting went live on Dec. 3, 2025; no closing date for applications was recorded at the meeting, and Timothy Nemecek agreed to follow up with Kevin Shepard to clarify the posting window.
The committee also noted that under the board’s governing public-act authority the board participates in hiring VSOs. To ensure board representation during candidate interviews, Nemecek moved that William Cousineau and Mark Warner serve as the board’s interview representatives; the motion was seconded by Thomas Breakey and carried unanimously.
Polly Busman, county staff present at the meeting, indicated she had no current concerns about the transition and that committee support for interim continuity was in place. The committee did not record further operational details about interim coverage, candidate qualifications beyond credentialing requirements, or the application deadline at the meeting.
Next steps recorded in the meeting minutes: Nemecek will consult with Kevin Shepard to confirm the duration of the job posting and staff will proceed with the interview process including the two appointed board representatives. The committee’s next scheduled meeting dates were also set for 2026.
