Palo Verde Behavioral Health is the perfect destination for people who want to participate in a growing and innovative organization that prides itself on patient care and security. Learn more about our staff below.

Mark J. Helms, MD
Medical Director
Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Medical School: University of Arizona

Nazia Ahmed, MD
Associate Medical Director
Specialty: Psychiatry
Medical School: St. Matthews University
Board Certified through ABPN

Lynn Klimo, MD
Specialty: Psychiatry and Neurology
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University

Everett Rogers, MD
Adolescent Medical Director
Specialty: Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico

Lisa Uribe, FNP, PNP

Jill Scheckel, PhD
Chief Executive Officer

Melissa Greibel
Director of Operations

Shane Hubbell
Director of Plant Operations

Jeni Whetstone
Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management

Lynn Myers
Chief Financial Officer

Chad Mosher, Ph.D
Director of Outpatient Group Services

Camille Drachman
Director of Outpatient Operations

Kimberly Romo
Director of Business Development

Amy Cann, RN
Director of Nursing

Susan Marsett
Director of Human Resources

Katie Studenski
Director of the Business Office

Loretta Meersman
Director of Pharmacy

Trisha Solano
Manager of Health Information Management

Lucas Barber
Director of Intake

Lisa Gascoigne
Director of Utilization Management

Rosa Elias
Credentialing/Medical Staff