Executive Staff

As president and CEO, Jerry oversees staff and operations at Bellewood with more than 30 years of experience in social service. His expansive career began in 1971 as a cottage parent at Woodsbend Boys’ Camp in West Liberty, Kentucky. In 1983 he was hired as chief operating officer for the Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency in Buckhorn, Kentucky. He served in that position for 19 years until 2002, when he came to Bellewood.Jerry is a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as a licensed certified social worker.He received his M.A. in Social Work from University of Louisville and his B.A. in University Studies at Morehead State University.Additionally, he is a senior trainer for the Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute in Hagerstown, Maryland and is a graduate of the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2001.Committed to providing quality services to families and children in need, Jerry works diligently to design programs that are individualized in order empower families and children to solve their problems and become independent, self-sufficient members of a community. In 2009, Jerry received the Champion for Children Award, an honor given to those who significantly impact the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky. Jerry is also an elder in Anchorage Presbyterian Church, a noble of the Kosair Shrine Temple in Louisville, a member of Willis Stewart Masonic Lodge and the Louisville Scottish Rite Temple.

Brad provides leadership, direction and oversight to all of Bellewood’s financial, compliance and risk-management functions.  A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Brad is also a Certified Public Accountant and began working for Bellewood in February 2011.His vast experience in the accounting profession for various firms including Arthur Young and Company, BAT Industries and Brown-Forman Corporation is a valuable asset to Bellewood’s financial planning and sustainability.

Janine joined Bellewood in 2007 and is responsible for promoting Bellewood’s programs to the social service community in an effort to maxmize each program’s enrollment potential. Janine’s extensive experience in the field of social services encompasses residential mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment.She received her M.A. in Counseling Services from Webster University and her B.A. in psychology and sociology from Eastern Kentucky University. Additionally, Janine is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Julie oversees the four residential programs and school on Bellewood’s Louisville campus. She came to Bellewood in 1993 and has more than 17 years of experience in providing residential treatment services to adolescents. Additionally, she has 11 years of experience in the provision of clinical services that include a focus on addressing issues related to past trauma, poor attachment, developmental delays, substance abuse and emotional/behavioral instability.In addition to being a Licensed Psychological Associate, Julie has a M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Spalding University and B.A. in Psychology from University of Louisville.

Ruth brought more than 16 years’ experience with her when she came to Bellewood in June 2007 as Human Resources Coordinator.  In her current position, she is accountable for all human resource functions throughout each of Bellewood’s sites.  Her responsibilities include recruitment and retention of employees, maintaining positive employee relations and managing the agency’s benefits and management practices.As an essential entity of the organization, Ruth also ensures Bellewood complies with local, state and federal laws relating to human resource practices.

Kristy oversees the therapeutic foster care, independent living and intensive in-home programs for Bellewood. She has been instrumental in expanding services in South Central and Western Kentucky since she came to Bellewood in 2007. Her experience includes providing outpatient therapy to both adults and children, school-based therapy, residential treatment and therapeutic foster care.Kristy received both her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and her B.A. in Criminology and Sociology from Western Kentucky University. Additionally, she is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

Sally serves as Bellewood’s leader in fundraising and community engagement initiatives. Since she began in 2006, Sally has been instrumental in strengthening relationships and increasing Bellewood’s visibility. Before coming to Bellewood, she spent 10 years advocating for abused and neglected children throughout Indiana.Sally received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and another M.A. in Public Policy and Management from Ohio State University. She obtained her B.A. in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois. Additionally, Sally is an elder at Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church in Louisville.

Theresa’s extensive history at Bellewood began in 1985 when she was assigned as a direct childcare employee. In 2002, Theresa was appointed her current position where she reviews programming and treatment reports to ensure compliance with regulations. Additionally, she compiles client data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.