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ABOUT OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board Members

The Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board is composed of a diverse group of professionals and community representatives dedicated to improving mental health and addiction services in the county. The board includes individuals appointed by both the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and the Board of Clermont County Commissioners, ensuring a broad representation of expertise and lived experience.

Committees

These members serve on various committees including the Finance Committee and Program Committee, contributing to strategic planning, funding decisions, and oversight of mental health, addiction, and recovery initiatives.

Additional Information

The Board is intentionally composed of individuals from different parts of Clermont County who are either: 

  • Mental health and addiction professionals
  • Individuals in recovery
  • Family members of those affected by mental health or addiction
  • Community advocates and leaders

This blend ensures that the Board reflects the needs and perspectives of the community it serves, with members contributing both professional expertise and personal insight into the challenges of mental health and substance use recovery.

Board of Directors

OMHAS Appointments

Elizabeth Atwell (07/01/2023-06/30/2027)

Gretchen Behimer (10/30/2024-06/30/2025)

Rebecca Cochran-Kasson (10/28/2021-06/30/2025)

Laura Perez (09/30/2022-06/30/2026)


County Appointments 

Jara Bonner (3/9/2022-10/19/2025)

Joe Ellison (2/5/2025-2/4/2029)

Jeff Higgins (10/8/2025-10/7/2029)

Patty Lawrence (3/7/2019 - 5/31/2027)

Joy Lytle (12/28/2022-7/31/2027) 

Tony Rees (12/28/2022-12/27/2026)





CCMHRB Committee List - CY2025

Officers/Executive Committee

Gretchen Behimer – Board Chairperson

Elizabeth Atwell – Vice-Chairperson

Patty Lawrence – Treasurer

Laura Perez – Secretary

Finance Committee

Patty Lawrence – Chairperson

Elizabeth Atwell

Rebecca Cochran-Kasson

Gretchen Behimer (ex officio)



Program Committee

Elizabeth Atwell – Chairperson

Jara Bonner

Joe Ellison

Joy Lytle

Laura Perez

Tony Rees

Gretchen Behimer (ex officio)


Staff

Lee Ann Watson, Executive Director - lwatson@ccmhrb.org

Denny Moell, Associate Director - dmoell@ccmhrb.org

Erica Pursley, Director of Operations - epursley@ccmhrb.org

Marcie Keith, Community Engagement Manager- mkeith@ccmhrb.org

Cindy Knoblauch, Office Manager/Fiscal Assistant - cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org

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