Board Member
Representing: NC Local Health Director’s Association
Lillian Koontz began her public health career with the Davidson County Health Department in 2007 as an Environmental Health Specialist. Since 2016, she has served as Local Health Director for Davidson County. Throughout her career she has placed high value on engagement and advancing the public health system through professional organization involvement and leadership. Lillian has held numerous Public Health Leadership roles throughout her career starting in 2008 with the officer slate of the West Piedmont Environmental Health Section then moving to the NCPHA Environmental Health Section to now serving as President of the NC Association of Local Health Directors. She received an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies/Biology with a minor in Chemistry from UNC-Wilmington and a Master’s in Public Administration from Appalachian State University.
Contact Information:
Lillian Koontz, MPA, REHS
Health Director
Davidson County Government
Health Department
915 Greensboro Street
Lexington NC 27292
Phone: (336) 242-2349
Email: lillian.koontz@davidsoncountync.gov
Appointed: 03/09/2023
Term Expires: 12/15/2026