Board of Health

Learn more about the members of the Des Moines County Board of Health. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve 3-year terms.

Matthew Shivers, R.Ph.
Chair
Term Expires: 2028

Matthew Shivers, R.Ph., works as a pharmacist and has been a member of the Des Moines County Board of Health since 2013.

Dr. F. Jackson, MD
Vice Chair
Term Expires: 2029

Dr. F. Jackson, MD, works as a medical director and has been a member of the Des Moines County Board of Health since 2011.

Rev. Dr. Floyd R. Blair
Member
Term Expires: 2028

Rev. Dr. Floyd R. Blair has decades of executive leadership experience across sectors, including faith-based institutions, social services, healthcare, criminal justice, community development, government, and nonprofit management. Des Moines County Board of Health member since 2026.

Jason Smith
Member
Term Expires: 2028

Jason is a Youth Leadership Program Manager for the Institute for Community Alliances. Jason has been a member of the Des Moines County Board of Health since 2025.

Deb Trousil, RN
Member
Term Expires: 2029

Deb has been a member of the Des Moines County Board of Health since 2016.

Mack Turner
Member
Term Expires: 2029

Mack Turner works in school administration and has been a member of the Des Moines County Board of Health since 2021.

Ray Wilson, EMT
Member
Term Expires: 2029

Ray Wilson is a retired firefighter with over 42 years of experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Services Administration and served for more than 30 years on the Des Moines County Emergency Management Commission and Management Planning Committee.