The Wood Group
Behavioral Health Services
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Key Contacts The Wood Group’s executive team has significant tenure at the organization with backgrounds in public policy, public health systems and finance. Their combined experience has helped to make The Wood Group a well rounded and growing organization.
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Jerry Parker - Chief Executive
Officer:
Mr. Parker earned his B.A. from
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Mark A. Bruce - Chief Financial Officer:
Mr. Bruce has served as Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer
for The Wood Group since 1989. Mr. Bruce is responsible for
business planning, budgeting, finance and financial management
of The Wood Group. In the past Mr. Bruce has served on the Board
of Directors for the South Texas Behavioral Health Partnership,
the Financial Committee for the Texas Health Care Association
and a member of the National Rural Mental Health Association. He
earned his B.A. from Midwestern State University in 1982.
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David Kelley - Chief Operations Officer:
Mr. Kelley started his service with The Wood Group as Director
of Quality Management and Clients Rights Officer in January
2001. Mr. Kelley has assisted in the development of
residential and psychosocial programming. In 2009, Mr.
Kelley was named Chief Operations Officer of The Wood Group and
he directly supervises all Wood Group operations. He is
responsible for the licensing and operations of all residential
facilities, after hour emergencies, and psychosocial
rehabilitation issues. He began his Mental Health career
at the North Texas State Hospital in 1988 where he instructed
social problem solving skills for mentally ill clients and
implemented behavior programs for emotionally disturbed
children. From 1995 to 1999, he worked for Helen Farabee
Regional MHMR Centers and gained experience in Clinical Client
Care, Program Implementation, and Quality Management. He
also served on several Center Management Committees. Mr.
Kelley earned his B.A. from Midwestern State University in 1994.
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Stacy Otto - Director of Clinical Services: Mrs. Otto earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Cameron University. Her areas of Study included Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. Mrs. Otto worked closely with the Oklahoma National Guard where she helped develop a Mentorship Program for troubled youth. She began her Mental Health Career with Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers in 2001 as Child and Adolescent Caseworker. She also performed crisis screenings and assessments for adults and adolescents. Mrs. Otto came to The Wood Group in October of 2006. As Director of Clinical Services, Mrs. Otto will be managing all issues dealing with Psychosocial Rehabilitative Programs and Quality Assurance issues. She will also coordinate all Client Rights investigations and reports. |
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Lesa Reimers – Director of Human Resources: Mrs. Reimers has studied at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. She has been with the Wood Group since August of 2007. Prior to working with The Wood Group, Mrs. Reimers spent 14 years as office manager of a company in Dallas. She also worked as a Contract Assistant with Collin County. Mrs. Reimers had been a previous employee with The Wood Group. As Director of Human resources she assists area Administrators with hiring of new employees and maintains all personnel files and training records. For information regarding employment for a professional position or for direct care staff, please contract Mrs. Reimers or visit our Employment Page for current job openings.
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Lori Wood - Assistant Comptroller: Mrs. Wood has studied accounting and related courses at Stephen F. Austin and Midwestern State Universities. She worked in the accounting field for 5 years before starting work at Wood Care Centers in 1989 and The Wood Group in 2003. Mrs. Wood is responsible for all accounts payable and payroll for both companies. All inquiries regarding accounting should be made to Mrs. Wood.
John Martinez - Regional Director
(San Antonio Area):
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Brian Stampley – Regional Director
(East Texas Areas):
Mr. Stampley is a graduate of Lamar University with a Bachelor's
of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Education degree
in Counseling and Development. Mr. Stampley is also a Licensed
Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. Mr. Stampley began
his Mental Health career in 2002 at the Baptist Hospital
Behavioral Unit in Beaumont where he served has a Mental Health
Aide. From 2003-2007 he worked for Spindletop MHMR Services in
Beaumont as a mental health caseworker and later an Intake and
Crisis therapist. Mr. Stampley began his services with The Wood
Group in March 2007 as the Administrator for its Beaumont Crisis
Respite Unit. In 2009, Mr. Stampley was named Regional Director
and now oversees the operations of Wood Group facilities located
in East and Southeast Texas.
Shelly Baggett – Regional Director
(Central Texas Areas): Mrs. Baggett is a graduate of the
University of Victoria, B.C. with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in
Child Care, specializing in Family Therapy. Mrs. Baggett began
her career in 1981 as a Child Care Worker at a Special Alternate
Education Program as a Child Care Worker. She worked at Cowichan
Family and Life Association; Integrated Services for Family and
Child Development and at a Residential Treatment Center for
children. Her Mental Health career began in 1984 at a
psychiatric residential treatment center as senior
counselor and case manager. During this time she opened and
supervised a Family Care Home for psychiatric clients. In
addition to her Mental Health experience, Shelly has also worked
as an Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Baggett began her services
with The Wood Group in November, 2008 as Administrator for the
Bluebonnet MHMR San Gabriel Crisis Center in Georgetown. She was
named Regional Director in March 2010 and now oversees the
operations of Wood Group facilities located in Central Texas.
Chris Dolloff – Reginonal Director (West Texas Areas): Chris Dolloff – Mr. Dolloff is a Graduate of Tarleton State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sociology. He began his career as a substance abuse preventionist, teaching life skills to adolescents and conducting skills training groups for at-risk children. He worked for Pecan Valley MHMR in Stephenville from 2000-2008 were he served as a Qualified Mental Health Professional providing case management services to youth and adults, and later served as Quality Management Coordinator and MR Continuity of Care Coordinator. He began his services with The Wood Group in September 2008. Mr. Dolloff was named Regional Director in April 2010 and now oversees the operations of The Wood Group facilities located in West Texas.
sylvia.valadez@thewoodgroup.us Sylvia Valadez – Director of Rehabilitation Services, South Texas-Ms. Valadez attended the University of Texas – Pan American and is currently furthering her education by pursuing a degree in Nursing. Sylvia began her Mental Health career in 1994 as a rehabilitative trainer with Tropical Texas MHMR. As a rehabilitative trainer she taught life and coping skills to individuals with special needs. She found her true calling was helping individuals overcome life’s obstacles and decided it would be her future. Throughout her Social Services career she became involved with various support groups such as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI). Ms. Valadez began working with The Wood Group in 2006. She is currently the Program Director for the three Wood Group Rehabilitation sites in the Rio Grande Valley.
s.bustamante@thewoodgroup.us Ms. Sandra Bustamante received her Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Business Management from Park University, Ft. Bliss, Tx with a minor in Psychology. Ms. Bustamante began her career in 1987 working at EPMHMR as a Clerical Supervisor and Medical Records. In 1997, she began working at The Citadel Group in Human Resources/Accounting. The opportunity came up for Ms. Bustamante at The Citadel Group and was given the position of Program Manager for Rehab Services (Groups and Individual services). In October of 2005, Ms. Bustamante began working with The Wood Group as a Rehab Specialist/QMHMP-CS. In April of 2006, she then became Administrator of Solana TLC Residential Home and continues to oversee the Psychosocial Rehab Program.
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