Fairfield Public Library has selected a new Director to fill the position previously occupied by Mr. John Stevens, who passed unexpectedly in June.
Mr. Gary Wiggins began his new post on Friday, October 14, 2016; and is excited about the opportunity to make a difference in Fairfield and Freestone County.
“One of the main reasons I chose to apply for the Director’s position at the Library is to get more involved in the community,” he says. “The board has many great ideas to improve and modernize the library and I was given a great opportunity to help make that happen!”
Originally from the DFW Metroplex, Wiggins previously worked for Boeing-BAE Systems in scheduling and as a customer focal for 20 years.
In 2004, he and wife Pat purchased a weekend property in the area to get away from the large city from time to time. The couple fell in love with Freestone County and decided to moved here full time in 2010 after building a home on their property.
“It was a life-long dream to live in the country,” he says. “Living here is a major change from our lives in the DFW Metroplex, and we love it.”
“Pat and I are active at our church. She is a member of the Freestone Cancer Support Group, and serves as Precinct Judge for Dew. We began working elections together in 2012,” he explains.
For the past two and a half years, Wiggins worked as rental coordinator at Red Hat Rentals; but decided to throw his hat in the ring when the Director position came open at the library.
“I’m excited about the future of the Library and am pleased to have been chosen as the new Director for the Fairfield Public Library.”
Stop by the library to welcome Mr. Wiggins and to stay up to date on changes that will be occurring slowly, but surely.
