Staff & Board of Directors
Tri-County Mental Health Services 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
Tom Petrizzo
Chief Executive Officer
Janice Storey
Chief Clinical Officer
Laurie E. Tietjen, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Ryan
Director of Development
Carolyn Worth
Human Resources Director
Christie Holm
Chief Quality and Compliance Officer
Talina Nelson
Director of Adult CPRP & Employment Services
Grant Piepergerdes
Medical Director
Elizabeth Stanford, LPC
Director of Youth Services and Prevention
Caitlyn Violett
Director of Crisis and Access Services
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)
Tom Brown
(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
Ramona Farris
Vice President
Carol Nolting
Treasurer
Christal Milligan
Secretary
Pam Burton-Lloyd
Past President
Jennifer Ingraham
Sandra Mellinger
Jeanne Pyland
Betty Wilson
Derek Kautio
Samantha Benjamin-House