(BISMARCK, ND) – North Dakota Governor-Elect Kelly Armstrong has named Dirk Wilkie as his appointee to head the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services through the transition from the Burgum administration to the Armstrong administration.
“Dirk Wilke’s proven track record in public health administration and his commitment to improving the quality of life for all North Dakotans make him the obvious choice to lead DHHS during this time of transition,” said Governor-Elect Kelly Armstrong. “Dirk’s leadership will ensure that the department continues to deliver high-quality services to our residents while fostering innovation and efficiency.”
Wilkie is currently the Executive Director of Public Health at the Department of Health and Human Services.
“I am honored to accept this role as Interim Head of DHHS and to continue serving the people of North Dakota,” said Wilke. “I look forward to working with our dedicated team to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of our residents and maintain our focus on delivering impactful health and human services.”
