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McNeill named Forest-Warren human services administrator

Adam McNeill

Adam McNeill has been selected to serve as the next administrator of Forest-Warren Human Services.

The six-member board of the organization — made up of the county commissioners in both counties — made the announcement Friday afternoon.

McNeill will assume the post on Oct. 3.

“Adam McNeill is a seasoned administrative professional with 18-plus years of experience in social services organizing, conducting audits, and inspections,” the board said in a statement. “He has an impressive track record of completing objectives and adhering to strict guidelines.”

According to the commissioners, the agency “contracts with providers and organizes social services in Warren and Forest counties, including drug and alcohol treatment, early intervention (and) services for persons with disabilities.”

McNeill most recently served as Director of Recovery Services for Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems, serving in various roles there since 2008.

“I am looking forward to joining the Forest-Warren Human Services team and continuing to work alongside the providers in our area to serve the public needs,” he said.

“It is exciting to step into the Administrator role and focus on effective service delivery to our families. We will take a positive, progressive, solution-based approach to meet current and future challenges in our communities.”

The commissioner’s highlight McNeill’s efforts to secure a federal “Systems of Care” grant for the area as well as exhibiting a “long history of working collegially with social services agencies….”

“Adam seems to be the perfect fit for this role as we chart a new course in Human Services,” Commissioner Tricia Durvin said. “His strong work ethic and positive attitude are exactly the traits we need in the Administrator at Forest-Warren Human Services.”

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