West Central Leadership
Board of Directors
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William C Torrey, MD, Board Chair Chair, Department of Psychiatry at Dartmouth Health Etna, NH
To improve timely access to high quality psychiatric care for people in our community. |
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Robert Hansen, PhD, Board Vice Chair Professor of Business Administration, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Hanover, NH
Mental illness is one of our greatest social issues, causing tremendous suffering. I have time, energy and some experience, and I will do my best to help West Central in its mission to provide care for those with mental health issues. |
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Pete Bleyler Retired Consulting Actuary West Lebanon, NH
One of the primary reasons for my joining the Board is to give back for the wonderful, compassionate, care that West Central provided our daughter. |
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Aimee Claiborne, DA, MBA, BSW Chief Human Resources Officer, Dartmouth Health New London, NH
As a former psychiatric case manager for a community mental health center like West Central, I have a passion for our community members that WCBH serves and for quality mental health services that are provided where people it most at home and locally. Mental Health affects us all in our lifetime and I am honored to serve on WCBH’s Board supporting the organization’s mission and viability for adults and children in need. |
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Lisa Cohen Chief Financial Officer, The New London Hospital Association, Inc. Newport, NH
It is important to me to give back to my community to help ensure that essential services are available to all who need them. The work of not-for-profits like West Central fills vital needs and supports our friends and neighbors. I am grateful to utilize my knowledge and time to help support this essential work. |
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Darrell Hotchkiss, JD Retired Attorney, Hotchkiss Law Office, PLLC Hanover, NH
Mental health affects most aspects of our lives, including our physical, emotional and social well-being. My volunteer involvement with a free health clinic, a regional cancer center and as an advocate for abused and neglected children has brought me full-circle to the Board of West Central Behavioral Health. |
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Brian Lombardo, MD Medical Director, Primary Care, Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Thetford Center, VT |
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Charlene Lovett Retired Army Officer, Former Claremont Mayor and NH State Representative Claremont, NH
Good mental health is as important as good physical health to an individual's overall well-being and productivity. I serve on the Board to help facilitate better access to mental health services and remove the stigma that too often exists around this issue. |
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Brian Marsicovetere, JD President & Shareholder, Marsicovetere & Levine Law Group, P.C. Woodstock, VT
I serve on the Board because the mission of community mental health agencies is so very important to our community as a whole and the clients my office frequently represents. |
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Courtney Porter, MSW, M.Ed., LSSW School Social Worker Claremont, NH
As a career educator, my main goal has been to remove barriers that may impact the ability of young children and teenagers to thrive and become agents for change! My service to the board will help increase those opportunities while assisting in removing the stigma associated with mental health. |
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Sally Rutter Retired Real Estate Professional Lebanon, NH
I’m an advocate for mental health awareness, acceptance, support, and understanding. |
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Susan E. Seidler Executive Director, Stepping Stone & Next Step Peer Support Centers Lebanon, NH
I believe in West Central’s mission and want to do my part to support people in my community. |
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Lori Shibinette RN, MBA, Ex-Officio - President & CEO |
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Sheila Shulman, LLB, MPH Retired Professor of Law & Attorney Grantham, NH
Mental health issues increasingly confront all of us at some level in our lives. As part of its outreach, West Central provides professional support to vulnerable individuals experiencing mental health problems, many of whom are unable to access help elsewhere. By serving on the Board, I work to support the essential mission of the Agency and its staff. |
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Andrew Smith, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine Hanover, NH
I am passionate about community mental health, and in particular Veterans mental health and their families. This is the role I was approached to serve (to advocate for veterans and their families). |
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Phillip Stocken, PhD, Board Secretary/Treasurer Professor of Accounting, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Hanover, NH
Mental health is at the heart of so much suffering in the Upper Valley. |
Leadership Team
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Bob Gonyo Chief Financial Officer |
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Laurie Mudge, LICSW Chief Operations Officer |
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Matthew Squires, MD Chief Medical Officer |
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Susan White, PHR Chief Human Resources Officer |
WCBH Advisory Group
Jake Ross, Chair
Charlene Lovett, Board Liaison
Claremont, NH
Elaine Palmer
Hanover, NH
Stephanie Bergeron, WCBH Staff Representative
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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 (call or text)
West Central Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization which relies on gifts from private donors, corporate partners and foundations. Gifts are exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts to West Central Behavioral Health are tax deductible. EIN: 22-2645978
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