"This decision, though far from easy, comes at a point when PADD is stronger than ever both financially and programmatically and when we enjoy historically strong staff and board leadership and engagement," Sutton said.
Crittenden County Judge-Executive Perry Newcom said Sutton has been an asset to the region.
"Chris has been instrumental in many of the economic and infrastructural improvements that have so positively impacted our area and will certainly be missed," Newcom said.
