MT. VERNON — The Jefferson County Development Corporation has a new leader. Tony Iriti steps into the role of Executive Director and is getting settled into Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County.

A native of Pittsburgh and longtime resident of northwest Ohio, Iriti says Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County has a lot going for it for economic development.

Iriti says having Continental in town as well has the opportunity to bring their supplies to town if they want to bring closer to the plant.

You can hear the full interview with Iriti Sunday on the Southern Illinois Insider on AM 940, 96.1 and 96.5 FM, and also on 94.1 FM, WMIX.