Administration Overview

The Highland County Board of Health

The Highland County Board of Health is the authority elected to oversee the activities of the Health Department. The Board meets monthly to discuss public health issues, address future expenditures and activities, determine regulation interpretations and enforcement, and perform other activities relating to community public health. Board minutes can be viewed by contacting the health department.

Current Board members:

Fred Rose: President
Robert McCray: Vice President
Keith Warner
John Griffith
Dr. Eric Bernhoffer, MD

Health Commissioner

The Highland County Health Commissioner is an individual hired by the Board of Health. The Health Commissioner is the day-to-day director of the entire Highland County Health Department.
Jim Vanzant, DVM, is currently serving his 19th year as Highland County Health Commissioner. Dr. Vanzant owned and ran a private veterinary practice before joining the Highland County Health Department. During his time at the Health Department, Dr. Vanzant has developed new public health services, overseen the implementation of several new programs, and been a leader in various regional planning efforts and public health programs.

Fiscal Officer

Tressia Page, the Fiscal Officer of the Highland Count Health Department, works closely and is under the direct supervision of the Health Commissioner. Tressia Page has held this position for the past 26 years. She is responsible for all budgetary functions within the health department, serves as the Payroll Officer, and is responsible for carrying out the duties of Personnel Officer.

Environmental Health Director

Kyle Arn, MS, RS, is currently in his 3nd year of overseeing the Environmental Health Division of the Highland County Health Department. Kyle is a Registered Sanitarian in Ohio, actively involved in the Ohio Environmental Health Association, the Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association, and other environmental health organizations. Kyle oversees all programs and function of environmental health, and actively participates in several program areas.

Director of Nursing

Karen Oglesby, BS, RN, is currently in her 19th year at the Highland County Health Department. Karen oversees the programs of the Public Health Nursing Division. She has been involved in the improvement and creation of several nursing services, and been actively involved in regional planning initiatives for improving public health in Highland County.

Annual Report:

• 2012 Annual Report