Dr. Louise Howell, Executive Director
Provides quality administrative management of the overall organization. Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the various departmental activities and direction of the regional program. Serves as staff liaison to the Board of Directors. Represents the agency at community meetings. Assists the board in overall education and community public relations.
Favorite TV Show: Link

Ernie Howard, Director of Administrative Services
Supervises all administrative services including all financial services, medical records, data management, human resources, facilities and housing.
Favorite TV Show: Extreme Home Make-Over and The Biggest Loser.

Sheila Allen, Administrator, Executive Services
Facilitates new program development and match with funding sources, write grants, direct agency compliance/risk management activities and resolve complaint, legal issues and internal audits.
Favorite TV Show: Amazing Race

Sharon Hendrickson, Associate Director of Assets
Directs the management of the Human Resources, Facilities, Housing and Transportation Departments. Responsibilities include personnel management, regulatory and employment law compliance, liaison to the Personnel Committee of the Board of Directors, personnel policy maintenance and distribution, benefits negotiation and administration, Wellness program development and administration. Serves as a point of contact to all employees to resolve personnel issues.
Favorite TV Show: CSI Miami

David Mathews, Ph.D., Director of Adult Services
Serves as program director or consultant on several projects for CSAT/HRSA/CMHS and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Provides training to community groups, professional meetings, and the clinical staff in his programs to encourage an integrated recovery oriented services environment. Holds certifications in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Mental Health Administration.
Favorite TV Show: American Chopper

Brenda Hughes, Director of Trauma Services
Provides leadership to the development of a "trauma informed agency with trauma specific programs", with the goal to have all KRCC staff understand what kinds of things can be traumatic, i.e. sexual assault, domestic violence, natural disasters, accidents, and the impact traumatic events can have on one's life. Supervises programs that specifically address these effects, i.e. Project ADDVANCE and Rape Crisis. Provides clinical services, psychotherapy and is also a licensed psychologist.
Favorite TV Show: The Apprentice

Charles Boggs, Caney Creek Rehabilitation Complex Administrator
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Maintains the necessary standards for continued licensure of the personal care home as amended. Ensures high standards of care for residents. Supervises departmental staff and outside contractors, including orienting, training, and evaluating performance. Participates in agency committees and professional organizations. Member of the Design Team.
Favorite TV Show: The Office, The Apprentice

Robert Jackson, MA., Area Director of Perry County
Licensed Psychological Associate. BA in Psychology from Pikeville College. MA in Clinical Psychology from Morehead State University. Robert has 14 years of experience as a clinician with children, adults, and families. 6 years experience in Administration and Management in Outpatient and Long Term Personal Care settings.
Favorite TV Show: American Idol, Lost

Mike Kadish, LCSW., Area Director of Knott, Leslie and Letcher Counties
BA in Sociology from University of Maryland. MSW from University of Louisville. 30 years experience as a Clinician working with children, adults and families. 14 years experience in Administration, Management, and Clinical Supervision.
Favorite TV Show: News and Sports

Phillip Hardin, Housing and Facilities Director
Oversees the facilities, housing and transportation departments. Also oversees any construction projects that KRCC contracts.
Favorite TV Show: CSI

Christa White, Human Resources Coordinator
Responsible for supervision of HR department that includes oversight of personnel issues as related to employment, personnel actions and staffing. Serves as liaison between employees and management to address employee concerns. Ensures compliance with state and federal labor laws.
Favorite TV Show: Lost

Chad Hostetler, Associate Director of Medical Records
Maintains compliance with Federal, State, and Agency policies, procedures, and regulations as they pertain to KRCC’s clients’ medical records. Conducts audits and reviews of medical records as directed. Provides training of new KRCC employees for their involvement with medical records. Maintains agency compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Serves on various committees and teams as needed.
Favorite TV Show: Lost

Donia Shuhaiber, Communications Coordinator
Coordinates internal and external communications and public relations for the agency. Produce several publications and print materials including newsletters, advertisements, press releases and newspaper articles. Member of the Design Team: We design and produce brochures, posters, flyers, etc...for the agency.
Favorite TV Show: Sopranos, Sports

Martin Douthitt, Chair
Breathitt Co.
Occupation/Interests: Part-Owner of True Value in Jackson, Landscaper and avid mountain climber.
“I believe in what the organization does, trying to care for the people in Eastern Kentucky, trying to take care of our own and I believe in doing my part in doing that. It is fullfilling to me to be with a group that is so interested in serving the people for health care needs.”

Lynda Congleton, Vice-Chair
Lee Co.
Occupation/Interests: Lee County District Technology Resource Teacher.
“I would like to do what I can to support our communities fight against substance abuse. We have started building a strong coalition between schools, substance abuse providers and mental health services. It’s rewarding to be able to put energy into a very frustrating nation-wide problem of substance abuse.”

Sue Brunk, Treasurer
Owsley Co.
Occupation/Interests: Nurse at the Owsley Family Resource Center.
“It [KRCC Board] gives me more knowledge about what is being done for mental health and that’s something that tends to be under the surface that you don’t hear much about. And healthy people are healthy mentally as well and I like to speak about our community concerns about mental health.”

George Pilgrim, Secretary
Wolfe Co.
Occupation/Interests: Retired Department of Defense Field Engineer, who provided assistance to the Navy.
“KRCC is a very caring organization that would like to improve the quality of life of this whole area through attending to the mental health of the whole community. It’s a pretty good size organization trying to do a lot of good in this whole Eastern Kentucky area.”

Raymond Hurst
At-Large
Occupation/Interests: Judge Executive of Wolfe County.
“They are here to help people and they do it well. If it wasn’t for them [KRCC], there would be a lot of people hurting in this area. I just enjoy seeing an organization run professionally that gets good results.”

Janet Smith
At-Large
Occupation/Interests: Agency Manager Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.
“I think KRCC is very much needed in this area and their services are very beneficial to the clients. They very much meet the needs of community and the individuals that partake in the services. KRCC has so much to offer.”

Joe DePriest
At-Large
Occupation: Economic Development Director for the Letcher County Fiscal Court.

Hill Smith
Breathitt Co.
Occupation/Interests: Associate Professor of English at Lees College.
“I always kept in touch with mental health and comp care issues. I am delighted to bring what past experience I had….I really enjoyed it [working for comp care]. KRCC’s mission is noble…each year we’ve made some progress, if not visible, in planning to benefit the community.”

Will Snyder
Knott Co.
Occupation/Interests: Director of Volunteer Lawyers ffor Appalacian Kentucky.
“With KRCC there is an effort to help people. They are a light in the room…to look out and see people that do really care. I really believe they care.”

Sharon Reynolds-Bush
Lee Co.
Occupation/Interests: Retired Instructional Supervisor in Lee County school system.
“I have always worked with handicapped children, so being a KRCC board member was a natural fit and matched with my background. Being involved with the programs gives me a better knowledge base of resources that can be used to help students in the school and community setting.”

James McDannel, Ph.D.
Letcher Co.
Occupation/Interests: Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky Community College System.
“Life is too precious…so I see KRCC as a very vital organization in the community and the more I learn about it, the more dynamic I see it.”

Charles Phillips
Owsley Co.
Occupation/Interests: Deputy Coroner of Owsley County and Funeral Home Co-Owner/Director.
“We all have an obligation to help people. It ought to be our moral obligation to want to help others in need, it represents our role in life…it emphasizes the role we’re put here on earth to do. They [KRCC] reach out and help other people. KRCC is a very valuable asset to our area.”

Chris Gooch
Perry Co.
Occupation/Interests: Certified Public Accountant.
“There’re people hurting out there. People fall through the cracks. We need to identify people like that more. These people need the services that KRCC offers. I am proud of this area and I want to show the positive things that are happening here.”

Judy Caldwell
Wolfe Co.
Occupation/Interests: Retired business and office technology teacher.
“I think KRCC is a very vital part of treatment and I’ve read the mission statement and it’s right on target they help people become more aware of the problems and of the need for services that we have.”