Commission approved new human resources director contract

The employment of Teresa Doehring as human resources director was formalized Tuesday, when the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners agreed to terms of her contract.
The 40-year-old Doehring, a Mendon resident, will be paid $65,000 annually and given four weeks of vacation time.
She begins the job Jan. 6.
Doehring replaces Elishia Arver, who stepped down from the post last month to take a human resources job in the private sector.
Doehring currently serves as human resources director of Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, a senior-living facility.
A total of 26 people applied for the position.