Board of Health Members

The Board of Health consists of 11 members selected by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners. The Board must have representation from the following professions: pharmacist, physician, dentist, registered nurse, engineer, commissioner, optometrist, veterinarian, as well as three members representing the general public. The 2023-2024 Board of Health members are:

  • Maggie Hayes, MD, Physician, Chairperson
  • Kenesha Smith, PharmD, Pharmacist, Vice-Chairperson
  • Kathleen Baluha FNP, Registered Nurse
  • John Bryant, Public Member
  • Jennifer Hensley, DC, Public Member
  • Bill Lapsley, Commissioner
  • Leslie Leidecker, DVM, Veterinarian
  • Haley Perry, OD, Optometrist
  • Scott Prechter, MD, Public Member
  • Alison Reid, DDS, Dentist 
  • Jeffrey Young, Engineer