Organization and Staff

Families Plus Staff and Board Members

Clinical Staff

Brenda K Holland, PHD

Executive director, psychologist

Director and Founder of the Families Plus program
Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of experience
Licensed Certified Addictions Counselor III
Specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents

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Susan Simianer, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor, System of Care Leader, parent partner director

Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Counseling for over 8 years
Provides trauma-based therapy for women, adolescents and children
Therapy for families & children utilizing evidence-based practices & wraparound services

, Stacee DeLisle, MA

Licensed Professional Counselor, System of Care Leader

Launched MyStrength therapy model with national recognition
Clinical Supervision & Project Implementation
Staff Training & Development

Jacklyn Robirds, MA

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, System of Care Leader

Fourteen years counseling at-risk youth & chronic juvenile offenders
Eight years child abuse investigator & protection worker
Implementation of stress management, anger control, communication & cognitive therapy programs

Erin Gallob, MA

Counseling, Peer Specialist & Parent Partner

Counseling in DUI classes
Positive Youth Development Certification
Proficient in Spanish language, efficient & passionate multi-tasker

Carole McKelvey, MA LPCC

Parent Partner

Addictions Specialist, Dynamic Attachment Specialist, EMDR Certification
Trained in crisis prevention & stress management
Nationally published author, family dynamics & attachments

Christina Clouse, AA

Parent Partner

Obtaining a BA in Psychology, Colorado University
Qualified in Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault awareness
Trained at-risk youth emotional meditation regulation

Non-Profit Management Staff

Julie Stransky BS Marketing & Textiles

Director of operations, BS

Operational Management of startup organizations & nonprofit sector, 8+ years
Budgeting, Finance & Account Management
Project Coordination & Human Services

Annie Holton, BS Geology

Administrative Assistant

Small Business Owner, Bookkeeping, Clerical, & Management Expertise
AP/AR, Payroll, Insurance Auditing & Reconciliation
Proficient in QB, MS Office, Peacetree/Sage software systems

Families Plus Board Members

Dr. John VanDenBerg - Consultant to the Board
Dr. VanDenBerg is a volunteer consultant to the Families Plus Board of Directors. He is a pioneer in the development and improvement of the wrap-around process (obtainable and continued medical, dental, and mental health resources for at-risk children living in poverty). Programs using this concept now reach over a half-million people worldwide. He has consulted with federal, state, and local governmental agencies for child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health education, and developmental disabilities. Dr. VanDenBerg’s focus is to help Families Plus assist communities in Delta County to develop and to use more informal resources and strengths-based planning methods when developing integrated individualized service and support plans.

Jo Lance - President
Jo has been a very active member in the Western Slope community. Her years of experience as a CPA allow her to bring her skills to support Families Plus in numerous ways. She dedicates her time to Families Plus and her other work and activities in the community.

Dave Armlovich - Vice President
Dave is a retired Forest Service Resource Manager who began working with Families Plus as its Webmaster in 2008. He has volunteered for Big Brothers, and Meals on Wheels. Dave firmly believes that volunteering for agencies that promote community well-being is an important aspect of everyone’s life. He adds, “ I have come to understand the importance of having an organization like Families Plus that promotes the mentoring of families and children that need extra help.” He enjoys many outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and rafting. He is also learning to play the guitar.

Al Hale - Treasurer
With a mechanical engineering degree and extensive skills in strategic planning, Al brings a wealth of experience to the Families Plus board of directors. After retiring as Director of Operations at Chaco, Inc., he now serves as Treasurer for a large HOA. He has also served as a firefighter, fire truck mechanic, and engineered a lake aeration system. As a father and grandfather, he can empathize with families in Delta County communities who are struggling to raise their children amid difficult economic and emotional situations. He adds, “I feel my business background would be useful for helping the Families Plus organization to continue to grow.” Al enjoys traveling to new places, camping, hiking, and ATVing.

Dennis Bollig - Member
Dennis is one of our longest serving board members. His background and expertise in management and internal auditing has been a valuable asset when reviewing the financial health of Families Plus. For many years, Dennis has also been a mentor to one of the children enrolled in our program. His commitment to this child has remained strong through many of the joys and challenges this work entails. Dennis is retired and enjoys fishing, racquetball and gardening.

Don Chapman - Member
Don is a life long resident of Delta County. Married to his wife Judy, they have two children and two grand children. Now retired, he spent over 40 years in Pharmaceuticals, both self employed and corporate. He has been a member of the Lions Cub for 45 years and is serving as Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor for Delta County. He is a present member of the Delta County Board of Health, Teaching Elder, and the Small Groups Minister at Delta Christian Church. He credits his father as the one that instilled the importance of giving back to the community.

Chris Cady - Member
Chris is a native of Delta. He served 20 years in the Navy. After retiring in 2012 he attended Colorado Mesa University and earned degrees in Marketing, Management and Mass Communications. Chris has been involved in many philanthropic organizations related to advocating for special needs children. In 2011 he earned the 2011 Military Fatherhood Award presented by the National Fatherhood Initiative. Chris loves to fish, golf and play pickle ball. He and his wife have two children. Chris joined the Families Plus Board of Directors in 2017 as a way to give back to the community he grew up in.

Carol Hickam - Member
Carol worked with children as a Special Education Director and Psychologist in schools and in private practice. She has served on the School, Library and Pre-School Boards in Clear Creek County; been a Trainer of Trainers for the Colorado Department of Education; Chaired the Continuing Education Committee for the Colorado Society of School Psychologists; and was selected Teacher of the Year in Jefferson County. Now she is enjoying retirement in the North Fork where she can be part of her grandchildren's lives. She loves family time, walking her two dogs, snowshoeing, reading, camping, crafting and playing with friends. She volunteers at Families Plus and the Crawford School and sings in the Threshold Choir.

Fred Carson - Member
Fred has been very involved in the Delta County community. He has been a long time insurance agent and business owner. Fred brings his 'Can-Do' attitude and connection to the Families Plus Board. His love and dedication to the youth of Delta County is what inspires him to be involved with Families Plus.

Maria Forester - Member
Maria has been a long time resident of Delta County. She brings her experience in assisting with insurance claims as well as wealth of local government experience to the Families Plus Board.