On Wednesday, the RCRC Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Patrick S. Blacklock as RCRC’s next President/CEO.  Mr. Blacklock assumes the position from Greg Norton who is retiring after 21 years of service with RCRC.  Over a span of five months, the RCRC Executive Committee/Search Committee conducted an extensive recruitment for Mr. Norton’s replacement, and submitted the name of Patrick Blacklock to the Board of Directors for appointment.

Since 2010, Mr. Blacklock has served as Yolo County’s Chief Administrative Officer, and has served as the County Administrative Officer of Amador County and Assistant City Manager of Elk Grove.  Before his municipal career, Mr. Blacklock worked in governmental affairs as Vice President, Government Relations and Director, Administration and Policy Analysis for the California Cattlemen’s Association.

Mr. Blacklock will take the helm of the thirty-seven member county organization on April 5th.