Kate Hearley, Interim Director
Main Street board accepts resignation of executive director; appoints interim
Menomonie, Wis.—Laura Short has resigned from her position as executive director of Main Street of Menomonie Inc. Her husband has accepted a faculty position with a university in Texas and the family is relocating in August.
“It will be hard to leave Menomonie,” Short said. “I have made many friends here, and I have enjoyed working for Main Street of Menomonie. Becoming the organization’s executive director and working with the downtown retailers has made me appreciate and love this town even more.”
“It has been my pleasure to lead Main Street initiatives,” Short continued, “and I am optimistic about downtown’s future.”
The board of directors accepted her resignation at its meeting July 21. Short’s last day is July 30.
The board also appointed Kate Hearley to serve as interim director until a permanent replacement is hired.
Media coverage:
Short resigns as Main Street executive director, Dunn County News, Menomonie, July 21, 2010
Main Street Menomonie names interim director, Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, July 21, 2010
Main Street Menomonie board accepts resignation of executive director, WQOW News 18, Eau Claire, July 21, 2010
