KMHS acknowledges that racism and discrimination of any kind undermines mental health and the health of individuals, families and communities. We pledge to work against individual, interpersonal, and institutional racism and discrimination in all of its many forms. Black Lives Matter. The Lives of People of Color Matter. Your Life Matters.
Compassionate, community-focused leadership
Kitsap Mental Health Services is a not-for-profit organization led by behavioral health professionals who care deeply about the community and the well-being of those who live here.
Joe Roszak
Chief Executive Officer
joer@kmhs.orgJoe brings 25 years CEO experience across 3 states. Beginning his early years as an inpatient psychiatric aide, he went on to secure his BA in Psychology and MA in Sociology/Community Development. After twelve years at KMHS, Joe continues to serve because as he says “This work is important to me because KMHS saves lives, every day.” Joe also serves as President of the Washington Council for Behavioral Health.
Megan Kelly
Chief Operating Officer
megank@kmhs.orgAn MSW, LICSW with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health as a clinician and as an administrator, Megan is motivated everyday by the belief that “everyone deserves a path and the help they need to reach their potential.”
Monica Bernhard
Chief Financial Officer
monicab@kmhs.orgMonica holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a MS Finance, brings extensive public and private experience to her role, and has served in leadership positions for several Kitsap area non-profit organizations. Monica believes basic human needs such as healthcare and housing, especially for vulnerable persons, are necessary to a thriving community. She also spearheads KMHS’ construction of the 72 unit Pendleton Place apartment complex due to open Fall 2021.
Rochelle Doan
Chief Advancement Officer
rochelld@kmhs.orgWith four decades experience in health, social services, a BA in Social Welfare and MS in Organizational Development, Rochelle remains committed to the vision of a community wide continuum of care that supports the well-being of the children, families and adults who live here.
Wil Bruce
Information Services Director
williambr@kmhs.orgWill comes to Washington with nearly 30 years of technology creation and management in the healthcare field from across the U.S. to Africa, and Asia. He believes in patient rights, their access to quality care, accurate records, and maintaining patient privacy in an increasingly technological world. Will is committed to building on these ideals in his work with KMHS.
LaVonne Fachner
Quality Assurance Director
lavonnef@kmhs.orgLaVonne is committed to the delivery of services in which every individual has the right to be heard and cared for with kindness and compassion. A Master’s level clinician, LaVonne holds over 25 years of experience in clinical work and operations across all spectrums of behavioral health.
Kathryn Felix
Adult Outpatient Services Director
kathrynf@kmhs.orgWith a Masters in Social Work and 13 years of experience as KMHS’ Adult Outpatient Services Clinical Director, Kathryn’s work is important to her because helping others is among one of her strongest personal values. And equally important, as she states, “I am here because I want to give back to the community that I live in.”
Kate Ingman
Child and Family Services Director
katei@kmhs.orgAn MSW, LICSW, CMHS with 12 years of experience in behavioral health, including 8 years with KMHS’ Child and Family Services Department. Kate ardently believes all children and families deserve the opportunity to thrive at home, in school and in the community. This belief motivates to create equitable opportunities for resiliency and wellbeing through community mental health, and by fostering partnerships to support persons who can become marginalized or face adversity in their daily lives.
Board of Directors
Kitsap Mental Health Services is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to quality behavioral health care services for the people of our community.
Patty Lent
President
Maureen Gaffney, RN, MN
President-Elect
Peter A. Douvis
Secretary-Treasurer
Rear Admiral Bruce Harlow, USN (Ret)
Member
Laurie Kadet
Member
Jean F. Mackimmie
Member
Sheriff Gary Simpson
Member
Steve Strachan
Member
Jan L. Tezak, RN, MN
Member
Eve N. Willett
Member
One in ten young people experience a period of major depression.