LIBERTY, NY — The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Sullivan County has announced the appointment of Patricia Claiborne of Middletown as interim executive director (ED). Claiborne is currently the interim ED for Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County. After having served 37 years in previous positions as an educator, program leader, and ED for Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, she retired in 2010.

On February 11, the board took the action to begin a nationwide search to hire a new executive director after accepting the resignation of its present executive, Gregory Sandor. Applications are now being accepted and the process will continue until a new executive director is hired. For more information about the available position, contact Tracey Argent, Office and Personnel Manager at 845/292-6180, ext. 103 or ta18@cornell.edu.