The Barry County Central Dispatch Administrative Board has named Stephanie Lehman as the new director. “After a nationwide application process, we ended up finding a great fit in our own backyard.” Personnel Committee Chairperson, Cindy Vujea, said.
Lehman becomes the third director since the creation of Barry County Central Dispatch in 1991. “I am very honored and humbled to be given this opportunity. As 911 technology continues to grow and evolve, I look forward to continuing with the tradition of being on the front end of these advancements" Lehman said.
Stephanie joined Barry County Central Dispatch 911 as a dispatcher in June of 2008. From 2009 through 2013 she was elected by her fellow employees to serve as the union steward. In 2013 she became a Dispatch Supervisor which included oversight of the Communications Training Officer Program. Stephanie was named Interim Director in November of 2017.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s of Applied Science, Occupational studies degree from Siena Heights University and an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice from Delta College. She currently serves as the secretary of the Michigan Chapter of National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and is a member of Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO).
Stephanie and her family reside in the Middleville area.