Clark County Appoints April Furth as Deputy County Manager

Furth returns to Clark County after serving as administrator in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Kathleen Otto, the County Manager for Clark County, has appointed April Furth as the new deputy county manager. Furth will begin her new role on February 23rd after previously serving as the director of Community Development for Clark County and the administrator for the Department of Parks and Outdoors in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Why it matters

The appointment of April Furth as deputy county manager is significant as she brings extensive experience in local government and community development to the role. Her previous work in Clark County and Chattanooga demonstrates her ability to build partnerships and deliver exceptional customer service, which will be valuable assets in her new position.

The details

April Furth has over 17 years of experience in retail management in addition to her roles in local government. She previously served as the director of Community Development for Clark County for four years and as the county's Permit Center manager. Most recently, she was the administrator for the Department of Parks and Outdoors in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In her new role as deputy county manager, Furth will begin on February 23rd.

  • Furth will begin her new role as deputy county manager on February 23, 2026.

The players

Kathleen Otto

The County Manager for Clark County who appointed April Furth as the new deputy county manager.

April Furth

The new deputy county manager for Clark County, who previously served as the director of Community Development for Clark County and the administrator for the Department of Parks and Outdoors in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to have April back at Clark County as the deputy county manager. She has built partnerships with staff, external partners, and the residents; sharing a sincere commitment to exceptional customer service.”

— Kathleen Otto, County Manager (clarkcountytoday.com)

“I am incredibly excited to be moving back to this community. Clark County has a special place in my heart, and I am eager to begin contributing my time and energy to the place I call home. I look forward to reconnecting with neighbors and finding meaningful ways to contribute to the community and to our Clark County government.”

— April Furth (clarkcountytoday.com)

What’s next

Furth will begin her new role as deputy county manager on February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

The appointment of April Furth as deputy county manager for Clark County is a significant move that brings experienced leadership and a commitment to community development and customer service to the role. Furth's previous experience in local government and her connections to the Clark County community will be valuable assets as she takes on this new position.