Staff
MVJRC Administrative, Treatment and Supervisory Staff
| Brent Knackstedt, B.A., M.Ed | Director |
| Josh Bedink, B.A. | Operations Manager |
| Emma Curth, B.A. | Intake Officer |
| Ron Hightower, M.S. | Program Manager |
| Matt Reineke, B.S. | Program Supervisor |
| Shatira Freeman, B.S. | Program Supervisor |
| Tyler James | Program Supervisor |
| Denise Percival, PHR, SHRM-CP | Business Manager |
| Emily Emery, B.A | Administrative Assistant |
| Albert Cowen, M.Ed/LSW | Mental Health Therapist |
| Amy Ward, M.S./P.C. | Mental Health Therapist |
| Shannon Davis-Kaufman, M.S., LPCC | Mental Health Therapist |
| Rob Martin, RN | Nurse |
| Sue Stouder, B.S./M.S. | Literacy Specialist |
| Brent Creager, B.A./M.Ed | Teacher |
| Phil Noble, B.A./B.S./M.Ed | PE Teacher |
| Josh Severt | Teacher |
Direct Care Staff
MVJRC direct-care staff have bachelor’s degrees in fields such as psychology, education, sociology, social work and business. All staff are certified in non-violent crisis intervention techniques by the Crisis Prevention Institute.
Consultant
MVJRC contracts with professionals who provide oversight and consultation for mental health and medical health care services for the facility.
| Kathryn Benton, LPCCS | Mental Health Care Authority |
| Dr. David Romano, MD | Medical Health Care Authority |
| Dr. William Clark, MD | Child Psychiatrist |
| Crime Victim Services | Toll free: 1-877-867-7273 |
| Office: (419) 222-8666 | |
| crimevictimservices.org |