FREEDOM — Following a six-month nationwide search, the board of directors of the Carroll County YMCA Camp Huckins has found a successor to retiring executive director Jody Hutchinson Skelton, who will be retiring later this year after an unprecedented 51 summers.
According to a release issued by directors, Heather Kiley, 52, of Wolfeboro will begin as the new executive director March 23.
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Camp Huskies, great work! Heather Kiley is a perfect choice. My three kids attended Merrowvista for many years, each of them are better for it. I credit Heathers leadership. Best of luck , Heather!
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