HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The Hidden Valley Lake Association's (HVLA) board of directors has released its general manager and put an interim manager in place while an employment search is launched.

The association reported that on May 21 Jim Johnson was released from his employment agreement, which had been set to expire Dec. 31.

Succeeding Johnson is Charles Foster. Security Chief Charles Russ will be Foster’s backup, the board reported.

Foster told Lake County News that the board is now beginning to put together a package for a search for a new full-time general manager.

He anticipated that the search for a new manager will take at least a few months.

Residents with questions are urged to contact HVLA Board President Kathy Joseph at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Written messages also may be left for Joseph at the Hidden Valley Lake main office at 18174 Hidden Valley Road. Phone calls are discouraged.