The Clinton County Commissioners have named Renee Crick, Director of Clinton County 911 Central Dispatch, interim director of the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), following the retirement of longtime EMA Director Darrell Sanders.
Crick brings more than 35 years of public safety experience to the role, including 15 years at the helm of Central Dispatch, where she led the consolidation of Frankfort Police, Fire, and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office into a unified emergency communications center in 2010. A former dispatcher for Frankfort Police and volunteer EMT with Mulberry Ambulance, Crick has also served on the county’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for the past 15 years.
“Renee was the obvious choice,” says Jordan Brewer, president of the Clinton County Commissioners. “She’s a proven leader who understands how to bring agencies together and has a deep, personal investment in the safety of our residents. Her background in dispatch and long-standing relationships throughout the public safety community make her an ideal fit during this transitional period.”
As interim EMA director, Crick will focus on strengthening relationships between emergency management and public safety partners across the county, as well as engaging both public and private sectors in emergency preparedness efforts. She will continue serving as Director of Central Dispatch—a role she remains deeply passionate about.
“My heart is still in dispatch, and I’m not stepping away from that, but I’m up for this new challenge” Crick says. “I’m coming into this with an open mind and a willingness to listen and learn. I love Clinton County and welcome the opportunity to further serve its residents.”
The interim appointment gives county leaders time to assess the future of the EMA office and determine the best long-term path forward.