Thank you for the update. I am very excited for this new page in our story to begin to be written. I will be on vacation the week of June 1st; however, I will help to ensure that Mrs. Manning has a warm welcome and will work with Liz and staff to see that she has the orientation information she will need.
Thank you again for allowing me to be a part of this process.
**I respect the boundaries between our work/career and personal lives. If you receive emails from me outside your designated work hours, please be sure to protect your time and respond during your workday.**
Mandy Bailey Business Officer II Nash County Health Department P.O. Box 849, 214 S Barnes Street |
“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”
~Winston Churchill
From: Tia Foula <Tia.Foula@nashcountync.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 11:20 AM
To: Mandy Bailey <Mandy.Bailey@nashcountync.gov>; Tonya Baker <tonya.baker@nashcountync.gov>; slavigne@franklincountync.gov; Wilton Drake <wilton.drake@nashcountync.gov>
Subject: Re: Public Health Director Interview Panel Process
Dear Interview Panel,
Thank you all for your time, participation, and thoughtful input throughout the Public Health Director interview process. I am pleased to announce that Angela Manning has accepted the offer to serve as Nash County Health Director. She is very excited and will start on June 1st! I appreciate all of your support in this process.
Tia Foula, MPA
Assistant County Manager
Human Services Director
120 W. Washington Street, Suite 3072
Nashville, NC 27856
252.459.9804
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From: Tia Foula <Tia.Foula@nashcountync.gov>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:53 PM
To: Mandy Bailey <Mandy.Bailey@nashcountync.gov>; Tonya Baker <tonya.baker@nashcountync.gov>; slavigne@franklincountync.gov <slavigne@franklincountync.gov>; Wilton Drake <wilton.drake@nashcountync.gov>
Subject: Re: Public Health Director Interview Panel Process
Hi Mandy. I will have everything ready. Please plan to arrive between 8:30 amd 8:45.
Thank you all for your participation.
Tia Foula, MPA
Assistant County Manager
Human Services Director
120 W. Washington Street, Suite 3072
Nashville, NC 27856
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From: Mandy Bailey <Mandy.Bailey@nashcountync.gov>
Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2026 7:21:40 PM
To: Tia Foula <Tia.Foula@nashcountync.gov>; Tonya Baker <tonya.baker@nashcountync.gov>; slavigne@franklincountync.gov <slavigne@franklincountync.gov>; Wilton Drake <wilton.drake@nashcountync.gov>
Subject: Re: Public Health Director Interview Panel Process
Good evening. What time do you want to panel to be at the Administrative Building tomorrow morning?
Thanks!
From: Tia Foula <Tia.Foula@nashcountync.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 3:56:55 PM
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Subject: Public Health Director Interview Panel Process
Dear Interview Panel Members,
Thank you for agreeing to serve on the interview panel for the Public Health Director position on Monday, May 11th. Mr. Hill has served Nash County with distinction, and while no one can truly replace him, we are seeking the next public health leader to guide the agency through its next chapter.
HR and I have already conducted 30-minute virtual interviews as an initial screening to determine which candidates would be invited to participate in the in-person assessment process. The three candidates moving forward are those who advanced through that stage.
The in-person interview process will include two components:
- Structured Interview
Each candidate will participate in a structured interview that includes a consistent set of questions and scenarios. To ensure fairness and consistency, all candidates will be asked the same core questions. If there are any questions or topics you would like to suggest for inclusion, please let me know. I will share a draft interview tool with the panel later this week.
- Leadership Presentation
Each candidate has been asked to prepare and deliver a leadership presentation to the panel. This portion of the process is intended to provide insight into how each applicant would approach leading the agency and advancing its work.
The interview panel will include:
- W. Rodwell Drake, Jr., MD (Roddy), Medical Director
- Tia Foula (me), Human Services Director
- Mandy Bailey, Business Officer and Historian
- Tonya Baker, Director of Nursing
- Scott LaVigne, Franklin County Health Director
The candidate interview schedule is as follows on Monday, May 11th, 2026:
- Applicant 1: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Applicant 2: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Lunch Break: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- Applicant 3: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
I will also arrange lunch for the panel. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences so I can plan accordingly.
Interview Location:
Nash County Government
County Manager's Office
120 W. Washington Street, Suite 3072
Nashville, NC 27856
Thank you again for your time, support, and willingness to assist with this important process. I appreciate your participation. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions. My cell number is (252)315-3691.
Tia Foula, MPA
Assistant County Manager
Human Services Director
120 W. Washington Street, Suite 3072
Nashville, NC 27856
252.459.9804
Please note that email sent to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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