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Chris Zach has been selected as the new director of Republic County Economic Development following a special meeting of the board of directors last Thursday. The position had been vacant since former director Jenny Russell left in October to pursue private-sector interests.
After a 20-minute executive session, board members voted on three candidates identified only as #1, #2, and #3. Zach received six votes, while a Louisiana candidate received two, and a Republic County woman received none. Zach currently serves as creative director for The McBattas Group and The Belleville Telescope, a role he has held since 2020.
A Republic County native, he returned six years ago with his wife, Trish, to raise their three daughters. Zach is active in local organizations and will begin his new duties in March in downtown Belleville.
