Don Emge has announced that he will be stepping down as executive director of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, effective February 28, 2011.

Emge has served as executive director since the agency was started in November 2009 and has led Catholic Charities through a number of significant milestones, including the recent establishment and opening of regional offices to offer services and assistance to families with needs.

The Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri Board has named Kyle Schott as interim director until a new director can be named. Schott has served as eastern regional director.

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