Gadhiraju leaving MCRPC, takes job with Town of Normal

Posted on May 24, 2019
Vasudha Gadhiraju will become the Town of Normal’s director of innovation and technology. (Photo McLean County Regional Planning Commission)

 

By Howard Packowitz

NORMAL – The director of the McLean County Regional Planning Commission is leaving for a job with Normal’s town government.

Vasudha Gadhiraju will become Normal’s director of innovation and technology in August at an annual salary of $126,000.

“Ms. Gadhiraju has left a remarkable impact on the community during her tenure as executive director of McLean County Regional Planning and we are very fortunate to bring her vision and passion to our organization,” said City Manager Pam Reece in a statement.

Gadhiraju will replace Mindy Dance, who is retiring next March as Director of IT.

“This presents a wonderful opportunity to help guide the Town toward the goals identified in the Comprehensive Plan and allows me to serve this community and have an active role in the Town’s future successes,” said Gadhiraju.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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