Sonoma County appoints Nolan Sullivan as Director of Health Services with three‑year contract
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The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a three‑year personal services agreement to hire Nolan Sullivan as Sonoma County Director of Health Services, starting April 1 and paid at an annual salary of $313,092, after HR and Sullivan outlined his experience and priorities.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Nolan Sullivan as the county’s Director of Health Services and authorized a three‑year personal services agreement beginning April 1, 2025.
Janelle Crain, the county’s human resources director, told the board Sullivan is “a seasoned health administrator with nearly 20 years of experience” including service as director of Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency, which manages more than 750 employees and an annual budget she said was $277,000,000. Crain said the agreement places Sullivan at the G step of the salary range with an annual salary of $313,092 and that he will receive benefits “as prescribed by the salary resolution.”
Sullivan, who sat alongside Crain during the presentation, said he was “beyond excited to start this new chapter in my life and come to Sonoma” and described his commitment to partnering with local nonprofits and county departments. “I’m really looking forward to the next chapter, of life here in Sonoma,” he said.
Board members praised Sullivan’s background during brief remarks. Supervisor Corsi said she “look[s] forward to working with you over the coming years,” and Vice Chair Hermosillo moved the motion to approve the appointment; Supervisor Corsi seconded. The vote was unanimous among members present.
The county described the director’s role as responsible for promoting, protecting and ensuring access to services across public health, behavioral health and homelessness services. County materials presented to the board said the Department of Health Services has roughly 746 employees and an annual budget “over $500,000,000.”
The board did not receive public comment on the appointment. Sullivan said his family is in the process of relocating and that he looks forward to working with local partners and staff across the county.
The board’s action authorizes the County Executive to execute the agreement and move forward with onboarding; the motion carried unanimously.
