From:Scott LaVigne
Sent:18 May 2026 17:51
To:Tia Foula; Mandy Bailey; Tonya Baker; Wilton Drake
Subject:RE: Public Health Director Interview Panel Process
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Tia,

 

Congratulations!! 

 

After posting the position, screening, interviewing, paring down the list of applicants, and then interviewing again (with presentations), just to get to the point where you can make an offer to a candidate, you then have to hope the offer will be accepted!  Well done!

 

You have a strong leader in Angela, and together with Liz, they will be a GREAT Team!

 

Thanks for letting me participate in this process with everyone.

 

 

-Scott

Scott S. LaVigne, MSW, MBA

Health Director

Franklin County Health Department

107 Industrial Drive, Suite C

Louisburg, NC 27549

Office: 919-496-8111

Fax:  919-496-8126

Cell:  919-618-7328

slavigne@franklincountync.gov

 

 

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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>; Scott LaVigne <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 accepte

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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

Tia.Foula@nashcountync.gov

 

 

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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

252.459.9804

Tia.Foula@nashcountync.gov

 

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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!

 

*sent from a mobile device*

 

Mandy Bailey

Business Officer

Phone: (252) 459-1332

 

 

From: Tia Foula <Tia.Foula@nashcountync.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 3:56:55 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: 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:

  1. 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.
  1. 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

 

 

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