WESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER - Key Persons


Cathy Ruiz

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of the Board of Directors

Connie Ainsworth

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Dawn Berryman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Ed Clark

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Jamie Evans

Job Titles:
  • President of the Board of Directors

Jessica Longstreth

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Kathy Davis

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Kim Mullins

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is entrusted with the authority to establish policy for the governance of Westwood Behavioral Health Center, Inc. Board Members are responsible for determining policy in the areas of; human resources, planning, finance, community relations, and organizational operations. The Board of Directors meet regularly to conduct the business of the Center. Board Members can be reached via email at bod@westwoodbehavioral.com.

L. Ashley Tope

Ashley joined Westwood Behavioral in May 2017. She provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment services out of the Paulding office. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Saint Francis, and her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Toledo. Ashley holds a license as an Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Endorsement, LISW-S.

Lynn Johnson - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Lynn joined Westwood Behavioral in 1997, as part of the merger with Fountainview Center. She has served as the Chief Financial Officer since joining the agency. Lynn earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mount Vernon University.

Megan Tuttle

Megan joined Westwood Behavioral in 2012. She provides mental health and substance use disorder treatment services out of the Van Wert office. She has a specialty focus on working with those impacted by trauma. Megan earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University, and her Master's Degree in Social Work from Ohio State University. Megan holds a License as an Independent Social Worker with Supervisory Endorsement. She is also certified as a Trauma Informed Provider.

Mick Murphy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors

Molly Shepherd

Molly Shepherd-Spieles, LISW-S Director of Clinical Services Molly has over 18 years working in the social service field. She has been employed with Westwood Behavioral Health Center since 2000, and has served as a Behavioral Health Therapist prior to being named Director of Clinical Services in 2005. Molly earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Taylor University, and her Master's Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. Molly holds a License as an Independent Social Worker with a Supervisory Endorsement (LISW-S)

Nicole Byrum

Nicole joined Westwood Behavioral in 2009. Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Huntington University, and her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Abilene Christian College. She is Licensed as an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist.

Pam Jennings

Pam has been employed in the Tri County Mental Health System since 1997, becoming a Westwood Behavioral employee in 2007. Pam earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and her Master's of Social Work from The Ohio State University. She is a Licensed Social Worker.

QMHS Supervisor

Stacie has been employed with Westwood Behavioral since 2010. Stacie possess a wealth of clinical and supervisory experience. Stacie is the supervisor of our Qualified Mental Health Specialists (QMHS)/Case Managers(CM). She also provides individual and group therapy services as well. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University, and is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).

Sam Manz

Sam joined Westwood Behavioral in 2012. Sam earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Toledo, and his Master's of Education in School Counseling from the University of Dayton. Sam is licensed as a Professional Counselor.

Todd Trippett

Todd joined Westwood Behavioral in 2003, and has over twenty years experience working in the social services field. Todd earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal justice from Ohio State University, and his Master's Degree in Social Work from Liberty University. Todd is a Licensed Social Worker.

Tony Greutman

Tony Greutman, LSW, LICDC Therapist Tony joined Westwood Behavioral in 2001. Tony provides individual and group therapy services out of the Van Wert Office. Tony specializes in Alcohol and Drug services and those involved in the criminal justice system. Tony earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Defiance College. He is a Licensed Social Worker, and holds a License as an Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor.