Governor Appoints New Madison County Commission Chairman

Ronald 'Rex' Vaughn II to succeed retiring Mac McCutcheon

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Ronald 'Rex' Vaughn II as the new Chairman of the Madison County Commission, effective immediately. Vaughn, a longtime local business owner and farmer, will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of former Chairman Mac McCutcheon.

Why it matters

The Madison County Commission plays a crucial role in governing the county and overseeing important local issues. Vaughn's appointment brings new leadership to the commission at a time of transition, as he succeeds the long-serving McCutcheon.

The details

Vaughn, a native of Madison County, is the owner and operator of Vaughn Farms. He is known for his advocacy of small businesses and farming in the region. Governor Ivey praised Vaughn's strong ties to the local community and expressed confidence in his ability to serve the people of Madison County well as the new Commission Chairman.

  • On March 1, 2026, former Chairman Mac McCutcheon retired from the Madison County Commission.
  • Governor Ivey announced Vaughn's appointment on Monday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Governor Kay Ivey

The current Governor of Alabama, who appointed Ronald 'Rex' Vaughn II as the new Chairman of the Madison County Commission.

Ronald 'Rex' Vaughn II

A longtime local business owner and farmer in Madison County, Alabama, who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Madison County Commission.

Mac McCutcheon

The former Chairman of the Madison County Commission, who retired on March 1, 2026 after nearly two decades of public service.

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What they’re saying

“A native of Madison County and longtime owner and operator of Vaughn Farms, Rex Vaughn is well known throughout north Alabama for his tireless advocacy of small business and farming. He has forged strong ties within the county and entire Tennessee Valley region, and I have no doubt he will serve the people well as the new Chairman of the Madison County Commission.”

— Governor Kay Ivey (themadisonrecord.com)

“I wish to thank Governor Ivey for granting me this opportunity. I will most assuredly serve with the humility that I have always witnessed in my friend, Chairman Mac McCutcheon. The people of Madison County deserve no less.”

— Ronald 'Rex' Vaughn II, Incoming Madison County Commission Chairman (themadisonrecord.com)

What’s next

Vaughn's appointment as Madison County Commission Chairman is effective immediately, and he will begin his duties overseeing the county's governance and operations.

The takeaway

The transition of leadership on the Madison County Commission represents a changing of the guard, with the experienced and respected McCutcheon handing over the reins to the locally-rooted Vaughn. This shift in commission leadership comes at a critical time for the county, and Vaughn's background as a small business owner and farmer suggests he will bring a unique perspective to the role.