Douglas County Senior Services board members have taken over the responsibilities of the now-vacant executive director position and a replacement search is underway.

Former executive director Kristin Scheurer handed in her resignation in late July.

Board Chairman Dennis Domer said Scheurer held the executive director position for less than two years.

“Kristin wants to pursue other opportunities, especially her own businesses and that’s why she decided to do something different,” he said.

Domer could not specifically say how many executive directors Senior Services has had over the past several years.

When asked about high turnover for the executive director position Domer cited state and federal budgetary issues coupled with low pay and the difficult responsibilities of the position.

Domer said he and board members Judy Bellome and Steve Tesdahl, have assumed Scheurer’s duties while they look for a replacement. They hope to fill the position within the next two months, he said.

“We have a very strong board and management team together,” he said. “And so we think that we can keep the boat afloat for the next eight weeks or so.”

Senior Services aims to provide meals, social functions, tax assistance, transportation and more to Douglas County senior citizens, enabling them to remain independent and in their homes.

Attempts to contact Scheurer Monday afternoon were not successful.