His name is Steve Reinke and he comes from Washington state.

Reinke was the 911 Director for Kittitas County in Ellensburg, Washington.

Early in his career, Reinke was a firefighter/paramedic and deputy sheriff.

Deschutes County has had 17 different 911 directors in the last twenty years.

Rob Poirier left the job in June of 2013.

Reinke will start in Deschutes County Tuesday September 2nd.