Stephen Henrie has been appointed associate vice president of Development and Alumni Affairs for the Wayne State University School of Medicine, effective immediately.

Chacona Johnson, vice president of Development and Alumni Affairs for Wayne State University, announced the appointment Aug. 31.

Henrie was named interim associate vice president of Development and Alumni Affairs for the school in October 2013.

"I greatly appreciate Steve for his admirable service during this interim period and throughout administrative transitions within the School of Medicine," Johnson said. "I know he will continue to lead impressive growth in philanthropy and engagement."

Henrie joined the School of Medicine in February 2013 as senior director of campaigns in the Development Office. He previously served as regional director for Major Gifts at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor. In that position, he oversaw all major gifts from regional sites in Livingston County and Saline. He also served as director of a $5 million campaign to construct a comprehensive cancer center at the system's Chelsea Community Hospital.

He also oversaw a successful campaign in Livingston County to build a cancer center in Brighton.