A short interview was conducted with the person offered the top spot for county highway following the commissioners' Monday morning meeting. A more expansive story will be published when the new hire is secured. Name: Paul Couts (pronounced 'Coats') Residence: West Lafayette Personal: Married, with seven children Education: BA and MA in civil engineering from Purdue University Work history: Former West Lafayette City Engineer; semi-retired with supervision experience Reason wanted to work in Carroll County: The semi-retired Couts said he missed going to work every day and is ready to do more engineering work. Work philosophy: "Work does not have to be drudgery."