David Howard

David Howard has a diverse work experience in various roles related to public health and management. David most recently served as the Health Services Director at Brunswick County since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at New Hanover County where they held positions such as Public Health Director, Interim Health Director, and Deputy Public Health Director from 2017 to 2023. David also served as the Health and Human Services Director at County of Bladen NC from 2016 to 2017. Before that, they were the Public Health Director at HYDE, COUNTY OF from 2015 to 2016. David also has experience in communication and engagement as the Communication/Engagement Lead for the CTG Project Region 8 at NC Public Health Region 8 from 2013 to 2014. David has prior experience as a Practice Manager at Southeastern Foot and Ankle and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Additionally, they worked as a Health Planner at New Hanover County Health Department and as an Executive Director at Cape Fear Health Clinic, Inc. David started their career as a Commercial Analyst & CRA at PPD from 2006 to 2008. Overall, David's work experience demonstrates their expertise in public health, leadership, management, communication, and financial advisory roles.

David Howard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management & Marketing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, attending from 1983 to 1987. David then pursued a Master's degree in Public Health at UNCG from 1996 to 1998. Continuing their education, David attended the UNC Chapel Hill's Mgmt Academy for Public Health from 2000 to 2001, although the specific degree obtained during this period is not stated.