Board votes not to renew health network CEO s contract following 7 Investigation
One day after a 7 Action News investigation revealed a nepotism scheme orchestrated by the CEO of the stateâs largest mental health network, the agencyâs board voted not to renew the CEOâs contract when it expires in two weeks.
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DETROIT (WXYZ) â One day after a 7 Action News investigation revealed a nepotism scheme orchestrated by the CEO of the stateâs largest mental health network, the agencyâs board voted not to renew the CEOâs contract when it expires in two weeks.
Detroit Wayne health CEO hid that new hire was son-in-law, intervened in his discipline
18-month nepotism scheme revealed by 7 Action News
The CEO of Michiganâs largest mental health system protected and later elevated his son-in-law within the organization after concealing that they were related for 18 months.
and last updated 2021-02-16 19:38:09-05
DETROIT (WXYZ) â The CEO of Michiganâs largest mental health system protected and later elevated his son-in-law within the organization after concealing that they were related for 18 months.
The scheme, revealed after questioning by 7 Action News, triggered the resignation of a health network attorney, revealed a litany of ethical and policy violations by both men and is expected to lead to discipline for the networkâs CEO as soon as Wednesday.
Willie Brooks. Dads often want what s best for the men who marry their daughters, but the CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network reportedly took it a step too far. According to an investigation by WXYZ, Willie Brooks helped protect and advance his son-in-law s position within the mental health system s legal team, sparking an internal review the station says has revealed a litany of ethical and policy violations by both men. Brooks is expected to be disciplined as soon as this week. The problems emerged after Brooks son-in-law, Sean Riopelle, who d been tipped to the job opening by Brooks, began having performance issues. The pair never revealed their relationship, and Brooks reportedly came to his aid during a meeting with HR to discuss potential remedies, including a performance improvement plan to avoid termination.
A day after restaurants in Michigan could reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Tuesday that food service workers who live or work in the city are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
That includes those who work in restaurants, grocery stores, meat packing and food and beverage handling. Also, security guards and janitors who live or work in the city can schedule a vaccination appointment, Duggan said during a briefing.
The expansion comes a day after the city received 15,000 vaccines this week for its mass drive-thru vaccination clinic in the TCF Center garage. More than 3,000 people are getting vaccinated at the clinic Tuesday, Duggan said.