Finalist announced in Public Health Executive Director search

The Board of Public Health (BOPH) has announced Erin Minnerath as the sole finalist in its search for a new Executive Director. Minnerath currently serves as the agency’s Interim Executive Director. 

Minnerath joined Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) in April 2024 as Deputy Director. In this role, she oversaw the Health Protection, Health Promotion, and Behavioral Health Divisions. She served as Incident Commander during the agency’s measles response in the fall of 2025. Before joining MCPH, she led the Infection Prevention Team at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital, providing critical guidance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

This announcement follows a comprehensive recruitment process. BOPH Chair Marguerite Tuthill said Minnerath’s leadership and community focus set her apart in a competitive field.

“We had an impressive candidate pool for this position, but we unanimously agreed that Erin is the right person for the job,” said Marguerite Tuthill, BOPH Chair. “We have been consistently impressed with her work as Interim Director. She has struck a vital balance between supporting our staff and connecting with the community. She has a clear dedication to the residents of Mesa County.”

Minnerath would succeed the former executive director, who resigned in December 2025.