Experience

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2017 - Present

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Under the administration of President John F. Kennedy came the de-institutionalization process aimed at returning people from institutions to their communities and providing services to them in the least restrictive environment. In 1963-64 citizen planning groups were appointed to study Texas’ mental health and mental retardation needs. The information compiled from their surveys greatly influenced the passage of the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act (H.B. 3) in 1965. The act… Show more Under the administration of President John F. Kennedy came the de-institutionalization process aimed at returning people from institutions to their communities and providing services to them in the least restrictive environment. In 1963-64 citizen planning groups were appointed to study Texas’ mental health and mental retardation needs. The information compiled from their surveys greatly influenced the passage of the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act (H.B. 3) in 1965. The act created the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and authorized the creation of local boards of trustees to organize and administer community MHMR centers such as Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County (BHCNC). BHCNC receives a major portion of its funding from the state’s General Revenue; however, it is not a state agency nor is it a county agency. BHCNC is a unit of local government. BHCNC was authorized under the legal authority of Article 5547-203 of House Bill 3, enacted in 1965, as MHMR Community Center of Nueces County. In keeping with national directives to reduce the stigma associated with the term “Mental Retardation,” a Board Resolution has been adopted to change the name of the Center to “Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County.” The Corpus Christi City Council and Nueces County Commissioners’ Court entered into a contract that established the Center in 1969. BHCNC is designated by the State as the Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Authority of Nueces County. The Nueces County Commissioners’ Court appoints nine members to the Board of Trustees which govern the Center. Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County are dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who struggle with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year we serve over 10,000 people with such issues as job search, medication counseling, and benefits support.



Department of Aging and Disabilities

• Director III

  • Dec 2011 - Apr 2016

  12/01/11 04/30/16 (retired) Director III overseeing the state of Texas only Forensic facility for DADS in Mexia Texas, with a population of 350 Residents, 1600 employees that includes Dentists, Physical Therapists, Habilitation Therapy, Pharmacists, and Physicians. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing… Show more 12/01/11 04/30/16 (retired) Director III overseeing the state of Texas only Forensic facility for DADS in Mexia Texas, with a population of 350 Residents, 1600 employees that includes Dentists, Physical Therapists, Habilitation Therapy, Pharmacists, and Physicians. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment Directs program area(s) and activities Provides direction, guidance, and assistance in program area(s) Establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies. Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance. Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance Reviews budgets and provides final approval. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities. Develops goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan Identifies the need to revise program area(s) Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees Show less 12/01/11 04/30/16 (retired) Director III overseeing the state of Texas only Forensic facility for DADS in Mexia Texas, with a population of 350 Residents, 1600 employees that includes Dentists, Physical Therapists, Habilitation Therapy, Pharmacists, and Physicians. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing… Show more 12/01/11 04/30/16 (retired) Director III overseeing the state of Texas only Forensic facility for DADS in Mexia Texas, with a population of 350 Residents, 1600 employees that includes Dentists, Physical Therapists, Habilitation Therapy, Pharmacists, and Physicians. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment Directs program area(s) and activities Provides direction, guidance, and assistance in program area(s) Establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies. Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance. Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance Reviews budgets and provides final approval. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities. Develops goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan Identifies the need to revise program area(s) Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees Show less



Texas Youth Commission

• Brownwood/SanSaba/Sheffield/Crockett/Mart/Austin

• Executive/Administrator

  • Sep 1989 - Dec 2011

  Secure Juvenile Facility Superintendent for the following facilities; Sheffiled Boot Camp San Saba State School West Texas State School Crockett State School Regional Director over 6 facilities and 4 Halfway Houses Job Duties- Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines… Show more Secure Juvenile Facility Superintendent for the following facilities; Sheffiled Boot Camp San Saba State School West Texas State School Crockett State School Regional Director over 6 facilities and 4 Halfway Houses Job Duties- Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Directs program area(s) and activities Provides direction, guidance, and assistance in program area(s) Establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities. Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance. Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance Reviews budgets and provides final approval. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities. Develops goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan Identifies the need to revise program area(s) Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees Show less Secure Juvenile Facility Superintendent for the following facilities; Sheffiled Boot Camp San Saba State School West Texas State School Crockett State School Regional Director over 6 facilities and 4 Halfway Houses Job Duties- Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines… Show more Secure Juvenile Facility Superintendent for the following facilities; Sheffiled Boot Camp San Saba State School West Texas State School Crockett State School Regional Director over 6 facilities and 4 Halfway Houses Job Duties- Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning, Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Directs program area(s) and activities Provides direction, guidance, and assistance in program area(s) Establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities. Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance. Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance Reviews budgets and provides final approval. Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities. Develops goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan Identifies the need to revise program area(s) Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees Show less