The Boys and Girls Club of Ouachita County board of directors has announced the appointment of a new executive director.

During Monday evening’s monthly board meeting at the club’s office on Mt. Holly Road, John Dawson III, Boys and Girls Club board president, reported two new additions to the staff: new executive director, Bernie Freeman, and secretary, Jessica Starnes.

Freeman lives in Camden and has worked with the club for about four years, mainly in the concession stand as well as other areas, Dawson told the Camden News.

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