The Indian River Neighborhood Association announced the retirement of Brian Carman as its Executive Director effective June 1.  Carman, who served in he position for more than 4 years, cited a desire to spend more time on issues affecting the Indian River Lagoon and his upcoming duties as President-elect of the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise. “It has been a very rewarding experience working with the membership of the IRNA”, Mr. Carman stated.  “The IRNA has much to offer the community and I am proud to have served as its first Executive Director.”

Carman has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors, where he said he intends to focus on the health of the Lagoon as a member of the Board’s Water-Lagoon Committee.  Carmanwill continue as a spokesman for the IRNA on these and other matters.

Honey Minuse, Chair of the Executive Committee, said, “Brian developed the role of Executive Director; not an easy task when you consider our Boards and membership were always engaged in developing issues throughout Indian River County.  We are all deeply appreciative of the work he did for us and the community and grateful he continues to serve the community through his role on our Board of Directors.”

Succeeding Carman in the position of Executive Director will be  Daniel Lamson, a graduate of Ursinus College with a degree in American Government and Politics. “I am really looking forward to my work with the IRNA,” Lamson said. “Its representation of neighborhoods throughout the county is very important and I am pleased to be a part of it as our municipalities and county continue to grow.  I share the IRNA’s desire to preserve the wonderful qualities of our communities while working to see that growth can continue in such a way that will not only preserve but enhance these qualities.”

Lamson continued, “I will work hard to make the county and all its municipalities a wonderful place to live and work and welcome suggestions from members of the public whether they are members of the IRNA or not.”