Justin Kirouac Says He Focused On Oconee County In His Job Search Because Of The Opportunities It Presents

Justin Kirouac, currently assistant manager in Johns Creek, said he was not looking for jobs generally when he applied for the position of county administrator in Oconee County.

He said he was looking for the “right opportunity, the right fit,” and he “targeted” Oconee County when the job was advertised because of the “real opportunity” the job provided.

Tuesday night, Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chairman John Daniell introduced Kirouac to the public at the Board’s agenda setting meeting as the sole finalist for the position.

Negotiations are underway to bring Kirouac aboard by the end of July, when current County Administrator Jeff Benko will retire

At the Commission meeting tonight Daniell announced the resignation of Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department Head John Gentry, providing Kirouac and the county a leadership challenge that will have to be dealt with rather quickly.

For more on the story, with a video of a 50-minute news conference with Kirouac, go to Oconee County Observations.

Pictured: Justin Kirouac.