Board appoints Tina Schenck as Meeker County Health and Human Services director
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The Meeker County Board on March 4 appointed Tina Schenck as Health and Human Services director effective March 16, 2025, at $57.51 per hour after a personnel committee recruitment and interviews; Schenck has worked for the county more than 25 years and supervised the mental health unit.
The Meeker County Board of Commissioners voted March 4 to appoint Tina Schenck as the county’s Health and Human Services director, effective March 16, 2025, at a wage of $57.51 per hour.
County administration said the prior director announced retirement effective March 15, prompting a recruitment. The personnel committee interviewed three candidates and recommended promoting Tina Schenck, who has worked for the county for more than 25 years and currently supervises the mental health unit, county staff said. The appointment requires board action under the county’s personnel policy manual.
Commissioner Oberg moved to approve the appointment; Commissioner Samkee seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.
The county administrator said Schenck expressed enthusiasm for the role and that the county expects continuity while the department transitions under new leadership.
End note: Tina Schenck’s appointment was approved and takes effect March 16, 2025; the county will implement administrative steps related to onboarding and transition.
