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Staff Directory

Wayne County Health Officer: Dr. Jennifer Bales, M.D.

Phone: (765) 973-9245

jbales@co.wayne.in.us

Bio coming  soon!

Health Department Director:  Dan Burk

Phone: (765) 973-9245

Email: dburk@co.wayne.in.us

Dan has dedicated 24 years of service to the Wayne County Government, with the past 9 years specifically contributing to the Health Department. In his current role, he shoulders the responsibility of the Health Department, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing various environmental and clinical programs offered by the department. With nearly a quarter-century of experience, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his position, ensuring the effective management and implementation of environmental and clinical initiatives within the county.

Clinical Services

Deputy Director of Clinical Services:  Beth Newton

Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1512
E-Mail: bnewton@co.wayne.in.us

Beth serves as the Deputy Director of Clinical Service, administering the clinic operations, for the Wayne County Health Department.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University and a master’s degree from Ball State University, along with several certifications.  Beth is a native of Wayne County and loves to support the community.  She serves as a Community Blood Drive Coordinator and as Secretary for the Western Wayne Dollars for Scholars Board of Directors. Beth lives in Cambridge City with her husband and children.

Family Nurse Practitioner: Pōshia Slusher, FNP-BC
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 903
E-Mail: pslusher@co.wayne.in.us

Pōshia Slusher is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with greater than 20 years’ experience in the medical field. Pōshia was born and raised in the mountains of southeastern Ky and this upbringing inspires the passion she has for her chosen career. Pōshia is excited to be able to directly contribute to our local and extended communities by providing preventative care, as well as address health disparities and take part in the implementation of public health initiatives. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and two young grandchildren, as well as taking weekend vacations with her husband on their motorcycles.

Vacant: Public Health Nurse
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 
E-Mail: health@co.wayne.in.us

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Dalton Keller, MA
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1528
E-Mail: daltonk@co.wayne.in.us

Dalton has been with the Wayne County Health Department since 2021. He worked as a COVID-19 tester until taking the Medical Assistant position in 2023, where he now helps with check-in, vaccinations, and case investigations. He is passionate about public health and helping the community.

Sharon Martinez

Levi Gray, Medical Clerk Billing, MA
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1515
E-Mail: lgray@co.wayne.in.us

Levi Gray has been with the Wayne County Health Department since 2021. Levi is a medical assistant and the medical clerk. He assists with check-in, billing, and clinic coordination. He lives in Wayne County with his girlfriend and poodle named Mocha.

FIMR Program

Cynthia Blue, Program Manager 
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1340
E-Mail: cblue@co.wayne.in.us

Cynthia serves as the East Central FIMR Coordinator at the Wayne County Health Department, focusing on maternal and infant health. With a B.S. in Sociology and as a Certified Community Health Worker, she brings a dedicated, passionate focus to understanding and advocating for improved maternal and infant health care and outcomes.

Outside of work Cynthia resides locally on a small hobby farm with her husband, and their five children. She also volunteers as an infant memorial photographer with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, helping families create cherished memories during challenging times.

Halley Lilley

Halley Lilley,  FIMR

Phone: 765-973-9245  ext. 1527

hlilley@co.wayne.in.us

Halley is the Medical Abstractor for the FIMR program at the Wayne County Health Department. With 10 years of experience in public health, she spent six years as a paramedic in Indiana before transitioning to her current role. Halley is passionate about maternal and fetal health, as well as harm reduction, and she is dedicated to educating and empowering the public. She is currently working toward completing her RN program in 2025. Outside of her professional life, Halley enjoys spending time at home with her husband, three dogs, and a cat.

School Liaison

Wendy Whitlow, M.A.

Phone: 765-973-9245 ext. 901

Email: wwhitlow@co.wayne.in.us

Wendy serves as the School Liaison at the Wayne County Health Department. She graduated from IvyTech Community College with an Associate of Applied Science and Medical Assisting along with a Medical Office Administration degree.  Wendy has worked in the medical field for 15+ years, primarily working with pediatric patients. She holds many certifications including her Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistant and Certified Dermatology Technician (CDT) from The Association of Certified Dermatology Techs. In her spare time she enjoys riding horses, crafting, and most of all spending time with family. She is especially proud to have a son who serves in the United States Marine Corp.

Outreach Division

Genaro Sparks, MA
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1522
E-Mail: gsparks@co.wayne.in.us

Harm Reduction Team

Peggy Holsapple Hicks

Peggy HIcks, HIV/HVC 
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1526
E-Mail: pholsapple@co.wayne.in.us

Peggy Hicks has worked as a Medical Assistant for 2 years and is also an Insurance Navigator.

Harm Reduction Team

Sara Girton, M.A.

Phone: 765-973-9245  ext. 1530

Email:  sgirton@co.wayne.in.us

Environmental Division

Vacant - Deputy Director, Environmental

Phone: (765) 973-9245
E-Mail: health@co.wayne.in.us

Angela McDaniel

Angela McDaniel
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1349
E-Mail: amcdaniel@co.wayne.in.us

Angela McDaniel has been with Wayne County Government since 1994, and the health department since 2015.  Angela graduated from Ivy Tech in 2015 with a degree in Health Science.  She manages our social media and is a member of the Food Team conducting routine inspections of retail food establishments.

Jason Howard

Jason Howard
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1365
E-Mail: jhoward@co.wayne.in.us

Jason Howard has been with the health department since 2005.  Jason attended Ivy Tech, Indiana University East, and Eastern Kentucky University.  He conducts routine inspections of food service establishments, collecting food samples for analysis, completing inspection reports on construction, cleanliness, and sanitation.  Jason also investigates suspected food poisoning cases.  He is our Certified Pool Operator and inspects all public swimming pools in Wayne County.

Craig Markley

Craig Markley
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1364
E-Mail: cmarkley@co.wayne.in.us

Craig Markley is a graduate of Indiana University and has been with the health department since 1989. He specializes in retail food establishment inspections, conducts all plan reviews, and opening inspections.  Craig is the department’s lead in vector (mosquito) control and private wells.

Luke Reimsnyder

Luke Reimsnyder
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1286
E-Mail: lreimsnyder@co.wayne.in.us

Luke Reimsnyder has been with the health department since 2021.  Luke received his Bachelor of Science from Indiana University. He is one of our housing inspectors, investigates animal bites, lead risk assessments, and emergency preparedness.

Timothy Croucher

Timothy Croucher

Phone: 765-973-9245 ext. 1511

E-Mail: tcroucher@co.wayne.in.us

Timothy Croucher was a previous health inspector in a nearby county. He graduated from Miami University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health and a minor in business. His roles with the health department will be in housing, Septic, body art and eyelashes, and water and well testing and education.

Vital Records

Janice

Janice Shaver, VRP-S
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1206
E-Mail: janices@co.wayne.in.us

Janice Shaver is a Vital Records Professional Specialist certified by the Indiana State Department of Health. She has been with the Wayne County Health Department since 1999. She specializes in Death records and Genealogy.

Angela Allen, VRP-S

Angela Dawson, VRP-S
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1376
E-Mail: adawson@co.wayne.in.us

Angela Dawson is a Vital Records Professional Specialist certified by the Indiana State Department of Health. She has been with the Wayne County Health Department since 2016. She specializes in birth records including paternities, adoptions, and homebirths as well as various court orders.

Brittany Wood, Bookkeeper

Brittany Wood, Bookkeeper
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1513
E-Mail: bwood@co.wayne.in.us

Brittany Wood has worked as a Medical Clerk since August 2021, and recently took on the role of Bookkeeper for the Wayne County Health Department. She graduated from Indiana University-East with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. She lives in Richmond, Indiana with her husband.

Stephanie Campbell, Part-time Clerk
Phone: (765) 973-9245 ext. 1509
E-Mail: scampbell@co.wayne.in.us