He starts the new post on Monday.
McRae will supervise the extension offices in 15 counties, including Scotland County.
“First of all, he’s a great guy,” said North Carolina Cooperative Extension Associate Director and Director of County Operations Dr. Joe Zublena. “We had a national search for three of these positions that became open, and Clinton was one of the candidates we chose to fill one of the positions.”
He said five candidates were identified by an organization search committee, and two of the positions have currently been filled.
Zublena, who has followed McRae’s career for some time, said there were many factors that told him he was the man for the job.
“One thing that really impressed me about him was that he was able to offer a lot of real-life examples to illustrate his leadership style and management style,” Zublena continued. “He brings a lot of experience.”
Zublena also complimented McRae’s professionalism and self-presentation.
“He deals with challenges in a head-on and a very productive way, and comes up with a successful resolution to these challenges in many instances,” he said.
A native of Wagram, McRae was the director of the Hoke County extension before transferring to Richmond County in 2005. Most recently, he served for four and a half years as Richmond County Agricultural Extension director.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition and a master’s degree in human development, both from N.C. Central University.
He succeeded Taylor Williams, who transferred to Moore County at that time.
McRae said he hopes to maintain the close relationships he has developed in throughout the course of his career.
““Our staff here actually works as a team to complete projects, and have great relationships with other county and regional offices, ” McRae said.
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