I’m happy to announce that I’ve permanently appointed Cory Nelson as our official Deputy Director for Behavioral Health. He’s been serving in the Acting capacity since August of ‘12 and has shown great skill and leadership in the position. He’s been very successful working with our leadership and our Agency team as well as our behavioral health stakeholders and colleagues at AHCCCS and ADES. His administrative and leadership skills are perfect for where we’re headed in the State’s behavioral health system.
In his permanent role as Deputy for Behavioral Health, Cory will continue to provide oversight of the Arizona State Hospital, as statutorily, the Hospital CEO reports to the Behavioral Health Deputy Director. We’ll begin a national (and local) recruitment for a new CEO at the Hospital shortly. Donna Noriega has also been doing a very good job administering the Hospital in an acting capacity since last August, and we thank her for continuing to serve in that role while we conduct the recruitment.
Thanks and Congrats…
