Dr. John Lanza Retiring As Escambia Health Boss; Marie Mott Named As His Successor

July 21, 2020

Dr. John Lanza is retiring after 25 years as the health officer and director of the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County, and the state has named his replacement.

Marie Brady Mott will take over as the health officer and administrator for the FDOH-Escambia on July 24. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in the health field with 13 years working at FDOH-Escambia, currently as the public health services manager.

In her new role as the health officer and administrator, she will be responsible for ensuring that FDOH-Escambia continues to address state and local public health priorities and provide population-based partnerships with community stakeholders to protect, promote, and improve the health of county residents.

“In her service as the Public Health Services Manager, Ms. Mott has proven to be a strong and effective leader for the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “I have the utmost confidence that she will continue to provide excellent public health resources and guidance to the people of Escambia County.”

“With nearly 20 years of experience in a variety of public health, clinical and hospital settings, Ms. Mott is a proven public health leader whose experience and talents are well suited to the challenges and great opportunities with leading the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County,” Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees. “With Ms. Mott at the helm, the people in Escambia County will continue to be served well.”

“Ms. Mott is dedicated to public health and committed to the community with many years of experience,” said Escambia County Administrator Janice Gilley. “We are fortunate to have a dedicated public servant continue this service, especially during this time of a public health emergency.”

Mott began her career with the department in 2007 as the senior public health nutritionist for FDOH-Escambia. She became the department’s public health communications manager until 2019. Prior to entering the public health field, Mott practiced clinical dietetics in the areas of critical care nutrition, nutrition support, and medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management and prevention.

Mott holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Alabama School of Law and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Alabama College of Human Environmental Sciences. She maintains her credentials of attorney and counselor at law, registered dietitian, licensed dietitian/nutritionist, and certified specialist in sports dietetics.

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4 Responses to “Dr. John Lanza Retiring As Escambia Health Boss; Marie Mott Named As His Successor”

  1. Mother of 3 on July 23rd, 2020 9:40 am

    @William Reynolds… I agree with you. It’s almost like even when he speaks to Tallahassee, they don’t listen to him. You can see his frustrations with the only information he’s allowed to give his Escambia County Community.

    We welcome Mrs. Mott and know she will have huge shoes to fill but will do so with grace, dignity and a vast amount of knowledge.

    We will miss you Dr. Lanza!

  2. Lou on July 22nd, 2020 7:22 am

    Dr. Lanza has served our community well! I thank him for his service, concerns and great job! I wish him well and again just want to Thank Him!

  3. William Reynolds on July 21st, 2020 3:54 pm

    >The silence from Dr. Lanza was deafening since the coronavirus appeared. It would be interesting to know if he chose the silence, or was forced into it by higher ups..

    Good morning (good afternoon). That’s about the only thing Dr. Lanza has been allowed to say without approval from Tallahassee, other than repeating info released by FDOH.

  4. Shhhh. on July 21st, 2020 2:56 pm

    The silence from Dr. Lanza was deafening since the coronavirus appeared.

    It would be interesting to know if he chose the silence, or was forced into it by higher ups..

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