TWCH Commissioner Resigns after 14 yrs, Interim Commissioner Announced
Published on January 09, 2025
Frank Kruppa, Tompkins County Whole Health Commissioner, has announced his resignation after 14 years in the position. Kruppa will leave his role with the County on February 7 to pursue an opportunity with Cayuga Health. Out-going County Administrator Lisa Holmes announced that Jeremy Porter, Fiscal Administrator of Tompkins County Whole Health, will serve as the interim Commissioner until the position is filled.
Kruppa served as the County’s first Health Commissioner overseeing the County’s public health and mental health services, facilitating the integration of the two departments under Tompkins County Whole Health in 2022. Kruppa coordinated the County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic serving as the lead communicator. He was instrumental in the operations of mass vaccination clinics and collaboration with community partners throughout the pandemic. Another notable achievement during Kruppa’s tenure includes the development of the mental health/law enforcement co-response CARE Team as part of the County’s Reimagining Public Safety efforts.
Out-going County Administrator Lisa Holmes stated, “Frank helped lead the County through some of the most difficult times in our history during the COVID-19 pandemic. His professionalism, vision for the integrated department, knowledge, and commitment to the residents of Tompkins County is commendable. We are pleased that Frank will continue to serve the community through his new role and look forward to our continued partnership.”
Holmes continued, “We are pleased to have Jeremy Porter serve as Interim Director while a search is conducted. Jeremy brings a deep understanding of operations of both Public Health and Mental Health services, making him well-suited to guide the team during this period of change.”
Kruppa joined the Tompkins County Health Department in 2011 and served under 3 county administrators.
The County will launch a nationwide search in early 2025 for the next Whole Health Commissioner and the vacancy will be listed on the County’s Human Resources website, Human Resources | Tompkins County.
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