Committee Reopens Search for Commissioner

The Southern Section Executive committee, apparently dissatisfied with the three finalists to replace Dean Crowley as Southern Section commissioner, has voted to reopen the search. The committee will also hire an executive search firm to increase the pool of qualified candidates.

Crowley, who has served as a section administrator for 23 years--the last six as commissioner--will step down in three months.

“Let’s just say it is in the best interest of [the Southern Section] to ensure we’ve identified all potential candidates out there,” said Margie Godfrey, executive committee president. “Since we are not in a rush, we decided to ask for professional help to make sure we haven’t overlooked anybody.”

The three finalists, whose names have not been released, will also be considered. However, according to a section source, they are unlikely to receive the job.