Orange County filled three key positions in early February.
Caitlin Fenhagen was named Deputy County Manager. Orange County Manager Travis Myren had appointed Fenhagen interim Deputy County Manager in July of 2024 following his promotion to County Manager.
Fenhagen has been with Orange County since 2015, serving as the Director of the Criminal Justice Resource Department. Prior to coming to work for Orange County she was a Deputy Capital Defender for the Office of the North Carolina Capital Defender in Durham, NC.
Fenhagen said, “During my time as Interim, I’ve gained a deeper appreciation for the knowledge and experience needed to support the Manager, Commissioners, and county residents effectively. While most of my background is in the legal system, I’ve also spent nine years as a department director in Orange County. I’m excited to continue building strong, collaborative relationships across the county.”
County Manager Travis Myren said, “Cait’s experience and collaborative approach to problem solving will be essential in helping us improve opportunities for Orange County residents by ensuring fair and equitable access to human services.”
Wil Glenn has been hired to serve as the Community Relations Director. His first day will be March 10.
The three-person Community Relations Department acts as a liaison between the community and County government, promoting transparency, fostering trust, and addressing public concerns.
Glenn comes to Orange County from the Town of Morrisville where he is serving as the Director of Communications & Outreach. He directs a five-person communications team and has been responsible for internal and external communications, media relations, public relations, strategic communications, and community outreach. Before his work at the Town of Morrisville, Glenn directed the public affairs unit of the Durham Police Department.
Glenn said, “I will bring enthusiasm, creativity, a commitment to excellence, and a vision for the future in this new role.”
Myren said, “Wil Glenn brings over 21 years of experience in community relations to this important role, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to build strategic relationships.”
Elizabeth Overcash was named Orange County Animal Services Director. Her first day is also March 10.
The Animal Services Department has 32 employees and an annual operating budget of approximately $3 million. The Department’s mission is to serve the community by working with volunteers and partners to provide affordable and effective animal care and control. Their goal is to keep people, pets, and the community safe and healthy. They do this through pet adoption, spay and neuter programs, lost and found pet resources, and animal control and protection services.
Overcash is currently the Burlington Animal Services Assistant Director. In her work she increased the number of animals released from the shelter by promoting adoptions and rescue placements, maintaining social media, drafting grant proposals, and administering the shelter’s foster program. She also is an Adjunct Professor of Animal Behavior at Alamance Community College.
Overcash said, “In this new position I hope to build community relationships in order to reach underserved communities and assist pet owners with their needs.”
“Elizabeth’s diverse background as an animal services assistant director, a professor of animal behavior, and her legal work will serve her well as Orange County’s Animal Services director,” Myren said.
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