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 Quality Management: 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 Quality Management and Rehabilitative Services, Mrs. Otto will be managing all issues dealing with Quality Assurance and Psychosocial Rehabilitative Programs. 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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Mary Wood - Director of Marketing: Ms. Wood has studied at Midwestern State University and Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. She received her License as a Texas Nursing Home Administrator in 1975. From 1974 - 1993, Ms. Wood operated nursing home facilities for the Wood Family Enterprises in several locations in Texas and Oklahoma. Ms. Wood was named Marketing Director for The Wood Group in 2006 and is responsible for promoting the services and programs that are provided by our company. Ms. Wood has served on the Board of Directors of First Step, Inc. and Loving Christian Care Maternity Homes. She is a current volunteer of Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas. For information and materials regarding The Wood Group, contact Ms. Wood.
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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.
Mary Helen Farnam – Director of Clinical Services: Ms. Farnam joined our administrative team in August 2007. She is responsible for management and oversight of The Wood Group’s Mental Health Rehabilitative Services Programs. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. During the past 13 years, she worked for The Center for Health Care Services in Bexar County. Ms. Farnam was responsible for assisting in the development and negotiation of provider network services which included children and adult outpatient mental health services, Assertive Community Treatment, inpatient services, day treatment programs, and residential services. She assisted network providers in initiating program services, managed network contract budgets, provided training and technical assistance and conducted on-site reviews of all providers. Additional experience includes Quality Management of behavioral health services. Inquiries regarding Mental Health Rehabilitative Services Programs can be made to Ms. Farnam.
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.
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