Larimer County exec employs ‘compassionate leadership’

FORT COLLINS — As the newly appointed Larimer County manager, Lorenda Volker of Fort Collins already knows she’s taking over “a well-run organization.”

“The county as an organization that provides services to the community; it is already strong,” Volker said. “It’s a pleasure to move into the next level and not worry about fixing things.”

Volker was appointed county manager July 12 by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners after serving as interim county manager and filling in for Linda Hoffmann when she retired in April. Volker’s been with the county since 2008, first as director of human resources, then as assistant…