Jim Nunnelly has over 30 years of commitment to building healthy communities through the creation of cutting edge public health programs. He also seeks to enhance youth services though building the necessary infrastructure to support pro-youth public health strategies, programming and initiatives. In addition, Mr. Nunnelly has positively changed the face of mental health, prevention, and substance abuse services in Jackson County. Through his leadership, policy and programming in substance abuse treatment and prevention have become more in-line with best practices and national models. Innovative strategies that combine treatment, prevention, andor law enforcement have received national recognition and commendable results.