Mary Williams Appointed Shasta County Acting CEO

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors named Mary Williams as Acting County Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1, 2023, until the position is filled to ensure continuous County operations while the recruitment for a regular CEO proceeds. Current Acting CEO Patrick Minturn’s contract expires on January 31, 2023.  He has decided to retire and not to extend the terms of his contract.

Mary E. Williams has been employed with Shasta County since 2015. She began her County employment as an Administrative Board Clerk and has worked her way up to her current position as Deputy County Executive Officer. She has over 6 years of experience within the County Administrative Office and Clerk of the Board Office, has a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Business Administration and a Master's degree in Public Administration.

“It has been an honor to work alongside Mr. Minturn” said Williams. “I look forward to continuing our County’s progress and setting things up for a new and permanent CEO to assume the role with success and the support from our strong and dedicated team.”

Ms. Williams’s base salary will be established at the A-step salary range ($112.765 per hour/ $19,546 per month) for the position of Acting CEO.  The Job posting for Shasta County CEO can be viewed at www.shastacountycareers.com.