Staff & Board of Directors
Beacon Mental Health Staff
A diverse group of more than 100 experienced employees and a unique provider network of 100 additional experts, the Beacon Mental Health team provides a wide range of services throughout Clay, Platte and Ray counties. The Executive Team coordinates this impressive pool of talent.
Our Leadership Team
Steve Bevans
Chief Financial Officer
Grant Piepergerdes
Medical Director
Board of Directors
Beacon Mental Health is governed by a volunteer Board of 15 community members from diverse backgrounds and experiences in our three-county service area. Each Board member is eligible to serve two three-year terms.(Clay County)
Bruce Cramer
(Clay County)
Vice Chair
Kristen Guillaume
(Clay County)
Chad Hansen
(Platte County)
Amy Heithoff-Dominguez
(Platte County)
Joe James
(Clay County)
Treasurer
Jan Kauk
(Clay County)
Michele Plumb
(Platte County)
Janelle Porter
(Clay County)
Troy Rust
(Ray County)
Secretary
Markus Smith
(Clay County)
Nickie Smith
(Platte County)
Maria Theoharidis
(Platte County)
Chair
Luther Young
(Clay County)
Beacon Mental Health Foundation Board
The Beacon Mental Health Foundation exists to support Beacon Mental Health’s work, and is governed by a volunteer Board.President
Derek Kautio
Vice President
Carol Nolting
Treasurer
Jeanne Pyland
Secretary
Rickey Pierce
Past President
Erica Davis, CMP
Jennifer Ingraham
Rosemary Salerno
Valerie McCaw
Samantha Benjamin-House