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Corporate Director of Business Development and Public Affairs

Chestnut Global Partners, L.L.C. (CGP) is a U.S.-based domestic and international employee assistance and workplace services company. ith more than 20 years of experience providing employee and employer services, we offer high quality employee assistance programs (EAP), workplace assistance services, crisis intervention services, expatriate assistance, and organizational services including pre-employment behavioral testing, training, and consultation in behavioral risk management. We have been providing international services for over six years, and we understand the human service needs of companies operating in today's marketplace. CGP brings proven capability in employee assistance and managed behavioral health care covering approximately 400,000 lives working for both small and medium size organizations to Fortune 500 clients.

Advocate working both in the public and private sector, assisting others in achieving their potential for the last 26 years within the criminal justice, behavioral health and integrated health communities. Strong Clinical Background with a Passion and Expertise for Business Development - Senior Vice President of Business Development and Public Affairs - Vice President of Community Relations and Marketing - Senior Vice President of Clinical Treatment Services - Vice President of Adolescent Treatment Services 2004-2016 Oversaw community development and marketing initiatives for the agency. Fosters and establishes relationships in a multiple State area for the purpose of executing logical processes for completing acquisitions, mergers, and collaborations. Research and advocate all legislative issues in multiple State area. Serve as a liaison between State Lobby entities and elected legislators. Work cooperatively with Clinical Vice Presidents reference marketing and development of agencies existing and new programs. Assist in research and development of all new innovative technologies ensuring agency is on the forefront of industry. Assume leadership oversight to agency Social Media mediums, website, and external communications. Directed and Oversaw operations in Adult and Adolescent behavioral health programming serving residential, outpatient, and school based clients and their families. Responsible for management and oversight of nineteen programs with annual fiscal budget of 17 million dollars. Provided direct and indirect supervision to 250 employees. BOARDS: - Arise Equine Therapy - National Frontier & Rural ATTC - Missouri Juvenile Justice Association - Community Council of St. Charles County - Behavioral Health Network of St. Louis - St. Dominic High School Advisory Board - Sacred Heart Church & School Marketing Team