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From The Gazette-Virginian Online: Coleman Replaces Coleman

Rev. William J. Coleman has been hired as the new president and chief executive officer of Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. and Halifax County Community Federal Credit Union, the board of directors announced last week.  Coleman began his duties last Monday after the boards executed a three-year employment agreement.   The irony of this appointment is that Rev. William J. Coleman is replacing William E. Coleman who served in that capacity for over 42 years before retiring this fall.

Although totally unrelated, the two men share the common vision of serving the community's low income and disadvantages population, according to CAA Board Chairman W.P. Hudgins.

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