Cansler appoints Melcher and Jordan to key DHHS positions
July 27th, 2010 by Clarissa Goodlett

From the examiner.com

Secretary Lanier Cansler appointed Beth Melcher, PhD, and Steven Jordan to key leadership posts in Mental health/Developmental Disabilities/and Substance Abuse Services (MH/DD/SAS) within the NC Department of Health and Human Services today.

In a press release dated July 21, 2010, the highly anticipated announcement states, “Melcher has been named as Assistant Secretary for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities,and Substance Abuse Services Development. She replaces Michael Watson, who is being promoted to the position of Deputy Secretary for Health Services.

Jordan will take over the position of director of the state Division of MH/DD/SAS. He will succeed retiring director, Leza Wainwright, who is stepping down from her position after 32 years of state service.

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