Owensboro native Laura Hawes-Hammons is the Marshall County Health Department's next leader.
Hawes-Hammons has served as the Christian County Health Department assistant director since 2006, and has 15 total years of health experience.
Along with her work history, Hawes-Hammons possesses degrees in psychology (Bachelor's) and health and human performance with a major in exercise science (Master's) from Austin Peay State University.
The health department's search began last spring.
Hawes-Hammons takes office Oct. 13.