From Janine Larsen, Acting Administrator

UUC has contracted with Third Sector Company, a national group headquartered in Seattle, to help us secure a qualified Interim Executive for Finance and Operations to follow Byron Krystad, as he retires January 31 from his 15 years as our Director of Operations. 

We made this choice given the tenure, breadth, complexity, and critical nature of Byron's position. We are not able to absorb all of these duties with current staff over the time period required for an open search process. This decision will expedite the hiring process and help us identify someone who can not only come up to speed quickly to meet the many requirements of the position, but also assist us in reviewing and updating our overall staffing structure at this time of transition for the congregation. 

We've identified these five priorities for this position, which we anticipate will be in place for the next 9-12 months: (1) direction and oversight of finances and budget, (2) management of facilities, technology and information systems, (3) support of fund development activities, (4) management of contracts, policies, and human resources, and (5) development of an interim staffing plan, working closely with the Interim Senior Minister and Acting Administrator.

Over the next 2-3 weeks, we expect to interview candidates and select a well-matched professional to join our staff. The interview team will include representatives of the congregation and senior staff. We will keep you informed of progress and hope to introduce you to this new employee no later than early February. 

We will honor Byron and thank him for his service during each Sunday service on January 26, his last Sunday with us. You are welcome to bring cards and messages of support and well wishes to the church office before his last day, January 31.