Key Staff

Key Staff

Board of Directors and Executive Team

Those who are selected to serve on our Board of Directors represent a cross-section of the south central Kansas community. They often bring a personal connection and their own interpretation of the needs of those who are dealing with the consequences of mental illness. They care deeply about the staff, our clients, and the entire community that MHA serves. In conjunction with our CEO and Senior Directors, our Board works hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised go to directly serve those in need.

If you have a passion for mental health, or a gift that would serve our organization and clients, consider a three-year term on our Board as a way of using those gifts.

Board Members

Samuel Thompson (Board Chair) – Cox Communications
Arnold Hudspeth (Treasurer) – Community Advocate
Charles McClellan (Secretary) – Foulston Siefkin
Angel Culver – Parks Inc.
Mike Hughes – PEC
Jennifer Matzen – Individual
Pilar Pedraza – KAKE
Amelia Phommachanh – Miss Asian Cultural Ambassador 2023
Laura Rainwater – Sedgwick County Election Commissioner
Ken Stolzfus – Friends University
LaVonta Williams – Community Advocate
Brock Nelson – Community Advocate
Erik Hatten – CEO Corterra Healthcare
Jared Simpson – Simpson Construction

Executive and Leadership Team

Mary Jones, LCMFT, LCAC

Mary Jones, LCMFT, LCAC

President/Chief Executive Officer

Bethany Anderson

Bethany Anderson

Senior Director of Aging and Grants

Kay Burnett

Kay Burnett

Senior Director of Prevention Services

Melva Ingalls

Melva Ingalls

Controller

Eric Litwiller

Eric Litwiller

Director of Donor Advising and Communications

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Danielle Basile

Director of Human Resources

Steve Schmidt

Steve Schmidt

Chief Financial Officer

Autumn Schowalter

Autumn Schowalter LCPC

Senior Director of Adult and Children’s Services

Tim Schweitzer

Tim Schweitzer

Director of Information Technology

Therese Veberg

Therese Veberg

Senior Director of Housing and Facilities

Angela Watson

Angela Watson, LSCSW

Chief Operating Officer