NAPA, Calif. – On Monday, the Napa County Board of Supervisors unanimously appointed Leanne Link as county executive officer.

Link has served as assistant county executive officer since December 2013. She replaces Nancy Watt, who announced last week that she will be leaving the position this summer.

“I’m honored to serve our county in this new role,” Link said. “Napa County is a unique place, and I’m pleased to be a part of the community. To be invited to lead the organization is a privilege.”

Link previously worked in Shasta County for 16 years in various fiscal and administrative roles. From 2007 to 2013, she was the administrative director for Shasta County’s Health and Human Services Agency, overseeing all business functions, including fiscal, contracts, compliance, and human resources.

Prior to working in Shasta County, she worked in the fiscal division of Sutter County Office of Education.

“Under Leanne’s leadership, the county will continue its long-standing tradition of stewardship and commitment to service,” Board of Supervisors Chair Alfredo Pedroza said.

Link holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accountancy from National University and a California County Senior Executive credential through the CSAC Institute. She is a graduate of Leadership Napa Valley and sits on the Leadership Napa Valley Board of Directors.