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.
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Allyssa Gapinski
Director of Grant Development
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Amberlee Jorgenson
Service Director – Residential Services
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Ann Geiger
Service Director – Liberty Place
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Beth Eastman
Service Director – Therapeutic Recreation
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Bryon Higgins
Administration Director
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Callie Holleran
Director of Nursing
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Charity Symonds
Service Director – Developmental Disability Services
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Clayton Eastman
Service Director – Case Maagement
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Colleen Bosch
Service Director – Early Childhood Services
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Connie Worl
Service Administrative Coordinator
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Cory DeStein
Director of Integration
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Diane Black
Service Director – Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Dr. Lyn Ankelman
Program Director
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Francine Cooper
Chief Financial Officer
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Heather Remington
Service Director – Community and School-Based Services
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Jake Henderson
Senior Service Director – Outpatient Services
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Jenn Wihlborg
Senior Service Director – Mental Health Residential Services and CFE
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Julia McIntosh
Financial Controller
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Kathryn Brogan, MD
Medical Director
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Leighann Knight
Chief Operations Officer
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Matt Bugni
Chief Executive Officer
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Rick Hamblin
Operations Manager for Quality Improvement
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Steve Francisco
Operations Manager – AIFP
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Traci Shinabarger
Senior Service Director – DD Residential
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Trish Thompson
Human Resources Director
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Wendall Smith
Information Technology Director