Employee of the Month
Catherine Oertel, Supports Coordinator
Catherine has demonstrated a commitment to supporting her team in so many ways. Most notably has been her willingness to step in and take over on 13 cases during another employee's family leave. more »
Dan Eriksen, Community Services Supervisor
Dan has been employed by CWN since1992 and was promoted to supervisor for the Community Services team in 2010. As such, he is an outstanding member of our team. more »
Dan Loewen, CST
Dan was nominated by his co-workers and supported by his supervisor for this recognition. more »
Darby Moreno, Children's Services Supervisor
Darby has served this agency in many roles for the past 4 years. In her current position as Children's Service Supervisor she has made great inroads into the community. more »
Anna Boman, Clerical Worker
Anna has been with Centra Wellness Network as a Clerical Worker in our Benzie office since May 2011. She has been a quick learner and she has utilized her people skills to benefit the consumers that we serve and the co-workers that she comes in contact with. more »
Maripat Allen, Access Resource Manager
Maripat has been with CWN since1986 and has in her time with us been a valued member of the clinical team. more »
Amy Taylor, CAPS Director
Amy was first hired by our Agency as a Mental Health Therapist in 1999. After a brief leave for two years she decided to return to us in 2009 as our Director for our Customer and Provider Services team. more »
Kristi Morrow, SafeNet Prevention Specialist
Kristi loves her job and it shows. As a SafeNet certified prevention specialist she divides her time between Bestie Valley and Frankfort Elementary schools in Benzie County. more »
Kay Field, CST
Kay has been employed with Centra Wellness since 1986 as a Community Skills Trainer. more »
Penny Reimer, Employment Specialist
As an Employment Specialist, Penny embodies team work. With her excellent interpersonal skills she always follows through with her commitments for those that she serves as well as for our staff. more »
Tom Zatarga, CST
Tom has been a Centra Wellness staff member since1986. He is well respected by his peers and customers. more »
Nicole Warlin, HR Assistant
Nicole is always approachable, friendly, and willing to help everyone and is a stellar example of great customer service. She is skilled with big projects such as the agency name change, facilitating the roll out in both counties and the design the internet website. more »
Gabe Evans, LLBSW
Gabe, a Case Manager with Centra Wellness, was recently assisting one of his consumers to solve a personal crisis situation. During the course of the intervention, he had enthusiastically praised Gabe. As was reported by a co-worker the person had expressed that "he is always there to help me out when I need it. He should be nominated for an award!" more »
Jamie Maddalena, IT Systems Specialist
Gail McCormick, Older Adult Services
Gail always goes above and beyond for the consumers assigned to her services. more »
Karen Haglund, CST
Karen should receive this award due to going above and beyond for her customer service. more »
Tammy Reimer, Administrative Secretary
Tammy is a tremendous asset to MBCMH! Her attention to detail, promptness, creativity, resourcefulness and ingenuity has all contributed to not only the Operations Management Team but also many agency staff. more »
Scott Solberg, Safenet Worker
Scott has provided consistently high quality services to our schools for years. Scott is great with kids and adults because he is so caring and respectful. Scott has a genuine warmth that makes everyone feel good. more »
Terry Pechacek, LMSW, Clinical Services Supervisor
Terry took on the many, many responsibilities of the clinical supervisor while still handling her therapy caseload and day crisis duties and never once complained about being overloaded. more »
Deb Krieger, Peer Supports Specialist
Deb has been nominated by her co-workers and supported by her supervisor for her hard work and dedication to both staff and consumers. more »
Linda Wright, Safenet Worker
Linda is a great team member and an exceptional individual. Linda has provided consistent quality prevention services to our schools year after year. more »
Connie Smith, Benefits Coordinator
Connie has been an important bridge between the employees and BCBS and she has the ability to smile and offer help and empathy when employees are frustrated and angry. more »
Roy Heeren, LMSW
Roy was selected by his peers and supported by his supervisor because of this great personality and enthusiastic approach to life. more »
George Ott, QI/M Self Determination Coordinator
George was recognized for his recent contribution, not only to the agency but the Department of Community Mental Health when he created the grid on audits. more »
Katie Larsen, Homebased Services
Katie is a strong advocate for children and works hard with parents to keep families together, but more importantly happy and healthy. more »
Linnea Nyrkkanen, Clerical
It was noted that Linnea does a wonderful job. She is always willing to be helpful and contribute to team success. more »
Paula Chouinard-Rinal, MSW
Paula has been a significant link in the collaborative relationships that we are fortunate to have with both Benzie and Manistee County jails. more »
Jan VanIttersum, CST
It was noted that Jan is conscientious about the needs of the folks whom she serves and about documentation. Jan has team spirit and a "can do" attitude. more »
