David Howard has been appointed as the Health and Human Services Agency Director. He began his duties on Monday, May 9, and succeeds Cris Harrelson, who resigned in October.
Howard received his oath of office from Bladen County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Maria Edwards. He is responsible for overseeing all of the functions of the Health Department, Social Services and the Division on Aging and BARTS.
Howard earned his bachelor of science degree in business from UNC-Wilmington and he earned his master degree in public health from UNC-Greensboro. He most recently served as the Public Health Director and Home Health Administrator for Hyde County. Howard has also worked in several public health programs including preparedness, the Community Transformation Grant project, and injury prevention. In addition, his background includes serving as executive director at the Cape Fear Clinic, Inc. clinical and addictions research and performance improvement and medical practice management.
“I am excited to lead Health and Human Services in Bladen County and am very much looking forward to working with everyone,” said Howard.
“We are pleased to welcome David Howard as the new Health and Human Services Director,” said County Manager Greg Martin. “David brings several years of experience in various public health and human services areas such as administration, preparedness, regional health initiatives and grants measurement. We are confident that he is equipped to lead our health and human services employees in providing excellent service to the citizens of Bladen County.”
Howard enjoys spending time with his wife, Paige, a nursing instructor at Cape Fear Community College, and his 15-year-old son, Finn, and 13-year-old daughter, Maren, who are both competitive swimmers with a local USA swimming club.
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