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DHS DEPUTY SECRETARY MARK THOMAS TO RESIGN

Dep. Sec. Thomas Leaving to Pursue Other Employment Opportunities

MADISON— The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that Deputy Secretary Mark Thomas has announced his resignation in order to pursue other employment opportunities. Deputy Secretary Thomas has served the state since September of 2008.

"Mark Thomas has been a tremendous asset to our team and will be missed," said DHS Secretary Karen Timberlake. "Mark has spearheaded critical initiatives like improving the timeliness and accuracy of service for Medicaid and FoodShare recipients in Milwaukee and reducing overtime costs across our department. He has been an outstanding leader, coworker and ambassador for our Department and our state. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Deputy Secretary Thomas' last day will be Friday, June 11, 2010.

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Last Revised:  July 12, 2010