Batavia, Ohio – Claire Corcoran, President of the Board of County Commissioners, today announced the selection of Stephanie Hemmer-Haight by the Clermont County Board of Elections as their new director effective today. She will replace Director Julia Carney, who has accepted a position as Assistant Clermont County Prosecutor.
A news release issued this afternoon said that after considering “several impressive candidates”, the selection committee recommended Hemmer-Haight to the full board in today’s meeting. The board unanimously approved her as the new director.
“We wish Stephanie Hemmer-Haight the best in this very important role,” Corcoran said. “We feel fortunate to have such an experienced and well-rounded selection for this position.”
Hemmer-Haight received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Wilmington College and her Master’s Degree as an Intervention Specialist from Antioch University. She has been a county election official for nine years and has organized and led training for many of the county’s poll workers. She resides in Milford with her husband Michael Haight and their dog Pistol.
Currently, secretary of the Milford Fire Department Board, she is also involved with veteran’s organizations, American Legion Fish Fries, and the Republican Executive Committee.
