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Our Team

Meet Our Leaders & Psychiatric Specialists

The senior leadership team at AWARE is comprised of experienced and dedicated professionals who bring deep expertise in behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and organizational management. Together, they provide strategic vision and oversight to ensure AWARE delivers high-quality, person-centered services that empower individuals and strengthen communities across Montana. Guided by a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and accountability, the leadership team works to expand access.

Leadership Team
Board of Directors
Psychiatric Team
  • Matt Bugni

    Matt Bugni

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Leighann Knight

    Leighann Knight

    Chief Operations Officer

  • Francine Cooper

    Francine Cooper

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Allyssa Gapinski

    Allyssa Gapinski

    Director of Development & Marketing

  • Kathryn Brogan, MD

    Kathryn Brogan, MD

    Medical Director

  • Trish Thompson

    Trish Thompson

    Director of Human Resources

  • Diane Black

    Diane Black

    ABA Service Director

  • Dr. Lyn Ankelman

    Dr. Lyn Ankelman

    LCPC Director of Education Services

  • Colleen Bosch

    Colleen Bosch

    Early Childhood Director

  • Beth Eastman

    Beth Eastman

    Therapeutic Recreation Service Director

  • Clayton Eastman

    Clayton Eastman

    Case Management Service Director

  • Steve Francisco

    Steve Francisco

    Operations Lead

  • Jake Henderson

    Jake Henderson

    Behavioral Health Service Director

  • Traci Shinabarger

    Traci Shinabarger

    Clinical Director

  • Jenn Wihlborg

    Jenn Wihlborg

    Mental Health Residential Service Director

  • Rick Hamblin

    Rick Hamblin

    Service Director – Quality Improvement

  • Julia McIntosh

    Julia McIntosh

    Financial Controller