Fosser named interim director of Kane health department

Kathy Fosser has been named as the transitional interim executive director for the Kane County Department of Health Department.

The Kane County Board has approved Fosser's appointment after the recent retirement of Executive Director Barbara Jeffers.

"As interim executive director, I am proud that we have a highly skilled and competent team that continues to care for our Kane residents through tirelessly working to address this exhausting pandemic," Fosser said in a statement.

Fosser began her municipal public servant career in 1985. During her 22 years at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, she was promoted in various roles while attending night school at College of DuPage, Aurora University, and Keller Graduate School of Management.

She's held several positions since joining Kane County in 2007. In 2013, Fosser returned to public health in senior management under Jeffers.

Fosser has been a Kane resident since 1998 and lives with her husband and children.