SEMA director returns to county post

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The director of the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency is returning to his position leading the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management after only a few months in the state position.

Ryan Nicholls left the Greene County position in March to take the job in Jefferson City leading the state's office of emergency management. The Springfield News-Leader reported he returns to the Greene County job this month.

Nicholls said while he enjoyed his time with the state agency, family concerns took precedence. He said uprooting his six children became too difficult, considering the strong ties he and the family have in Greene County.

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Information from: Springfield News-Leader, http://www.news-leader.com