During a Special Meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, the TRL Board of Trustees advanced the process of selecting interim leadership for the District following the resignation of former Executive Director Cheryl Heywood in late March.
The board approved an updated job description and passed a motion to set the salary range for the Interim Executive Director position, outlining a schedule that includes initial consideration of applications received by 12:00 PM on Friday, April 10th with virtual interviews tentatively planned for Saturday, April 18th.
"I think it is important to bring someone in who can get to work as quickly as possible...helping our organization move forward," Board President Brian Mittge remarked ahead of the vote to formally begin the recruitment process. "I'm excited about getting this job posted, and this will help us in the short term as we look for a regular Executive Director."
Trustees acknowledged the challenging path ahead for the successful candidate, noting that top priorities will include immediate review of planned cost-cutting measures, restoring trust with community members, and positioning TRL to pursue a levy lid lift on an ambitious timeline. "Transitions are always challenging," Mittge said, "but they are also full of opportunities."
Interested candidates are invited to review the job description and apply online at: https://trl.org/work/
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