Rick Zello Utilization Review Specialist / LPC Rick grew up in rural Western Pennsylvania in a family with a long history of military service. He enlisted in the US Air Force and began his own military career directly after High School. Rick served as a T4C071 (Mental Health and Addiction Specialist) his entire career…
Frances Byrd PRN Frances is a Bandera native, graduating from BHS in 1998. She became an EMT at 19 and worked for Bandera County EMS for several years (when it was still a volunteer system.) She has been an ARMY wife since 2000, having been stationed at Ft Campbell, Ky, Schweinfurt, Germany, and most recently Ft Sill,…
Pam Scharmen Transportation Pam was born in Alice, Texas moved to California at an early age and back to Texas in 1965. She was a military wife most of her life. She is widowed now. She has 5 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 3 more on the way! Pam volunteered as an EMT-I…
Christine Ramirez Client Relations Christine Ramirez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in March of 1987 on an AirForce base. Christine’s family moved to Texas when she was still young, and she will always call it home. She has four siblings: two younger brothers and two younger sisters. She is the mother of two beautiful teenage girls…
Nathan Mittelstadt Dual Clinical Under the supervision of Stacia Hood Lankford, LPC-S Nathan was born and raised in the Sacramento area of California to a father working as a deputy sheriff and mother working with the local farm bureau. Nathan currently resides in San Antonio and is happily married with a growing family. Nathan’s family…
Adriana Ruiz LPC Associate Supervised by Mary Ann Rocha, LPC-S Adriana Ruiz is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (Supervised by Mary Ann Rocha, LPC-S). Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, she is passionate about supporting First Responders, Veterans, and Military service members by offering them a safe space to share their experiences. Adriana…
Rob Barry Maintenance Rob Barry was born and raised in Hartford, CT. He relocated to Bandera, TX as his future retirement destination. Rob is a maintenance technician responsible for maintaining company infrastructure and property for the best client experience. Rob is born problem solver. He enjoys the daily challenges that arise and his ability to…
Astrid Dippold Admissions Advocate Astrid was born and raised in Bavaria, Germany and discovered her love for medicine and languages early in life. After a foray into medical school, she decided that she wanted to pursue her passion for languages, instead. Living in a military community, she used her degree in languages to get a…
I come from a long line of military family members, and I’ve watched each of them deal with PTSD, addiction and depression in one form of another. As a former service member myself, I want to help others overcome some difficulties in their lives. I aim to be an ear to listen when someone needs…
Greg Lucas Safety Officer Greg Lucas was born and raised in El Paso, TX into a law enforcement family, his father spending 43 years as a Texas peace officer. Greg spent 4 years providing security for federal facilities in Lubbock and Pecos TX and, in 2000, Greg followed in his father’s footsteps. Greg spent the…
