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Commissioners recognize Wayne Tomorrow! staff, approve hires and promotion

Wayne County Commissioners · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The board recognized Kelli Connor for her one-year anniversary with Wayne Tomorrow!, approved the promotion of Gerald Johnson to Casework Supervisor, accepted a resignation, adjusted a retirement date, and hired Ashley Lopez as a County Caseworker 1.

The Wayne County Commissioners recognized Community Development Outreach Specialist Kelli Connor for her one-year anniversary working on Wayne Tomorrow!. Community Development Operations Specialist Jenny Mann and Chief Clerk Andrew Seder introduced Connor; commissioners praised her teamwork and positive attitude.

Commissioner Smith said Ms. Connor is "always upbeat and working hard," and Commissioner Cramer said the synergy between Ms. Connor and Ms. Mann has been a "great experience." The board then handled several personnel actions by unanimous votes: changing Tony Seber’s retirement date to Dec. 13, 2025 (from Jan. 29, 2026); accepting Heather Miszler’s resignation effective Jan. 22, 2026; promoting Gerald Johnson from Caseworker 3 to Casework Supervisor at Wayne County Children and Youth (effective Jan. 19, 2026); and hiring Ashley Lopez as a County Caseworker 1 at Wayne County Children and Youth (effective Jan. 26, 2026). One personnel item listed on the agenda (personnel action c) was tabled by unanimous motion.

These items were recorded as motions in the public minutes; specifics such as separation agreement terms, promotion salary changes, or job descriptions were not included in the meeting record.