CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Secretary of Human Services is out according to the Governor’s office. Alex Mayer is leaving the position according to a press release issued late Friday from Governor Patrick Morrisey.
“I want to thank Alex Mayer for leading the Department of Human Services during an important period for our state,” Morrisey said in the release. “He has worked tirelessly on behalf of West Virginians, and I wish him the very best as he pursues an opportunity in the private sector.”
Mayer’s resignation becomes effective Sunday. He was appointed to the Secretary’s position on February 2025 and served just over a year.
He’ll be replaced for the time being by Department of Human Services Deputy Secretary Christina Mullins. She’ll serve as the Acting Secretary. Mullins has been Deputy Secretary since 2022.
“Christina Mullins brings deep experience and strong leadership to this role,” Morrisey said. “She understands the mission of the Department of Human Services and has spent years working to improve programs that support West Virginia families. I’m confident she will provide steady leadership as we continue important work across the department.”