Board Roster:
Tom Schmelzer, Board Chair
Jon Houtz, Board Secretary (Commissioner)
Bing Johnson, Vice Chair
Wendy Salyer
Karl Duda
Megan Garn
Ashley Levesque
Kimberly Lindsey
Lori LaBundy
Gina Wright
Kara Derrickson
Open Position
Tim Stoll, Commissioner Alternate
Board Meeting Schedule
Pines Behavioral Health is looking for a community member who lives in Branch County to hold a current board position. Of particular importance would be community members who are current/former recipient of services, or a family member. A public community mental health services program board must consist of 12 members, and be representative of persons, agencies, and organizations interested in and/or receiving behavioral health services, and the general public. All members must be at least 18 years of age, and have a primary Branch County residence. At least 1/2 of the board is comprised of those that have received services or are family members. All meetings are held at Pines Behavioral Health, 200 Vista Drive, Coldwater, and the public is invited in person or through Zoom. If interested in our current opening, please contact Pines at 517-278-2129.
January 27, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Cancelled due to inclement weather.
Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
February 22, 2026 – Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
March 24, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
April 28, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
May 26, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
June 23, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
July 28, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
August 25, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
September 25, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry; however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
October, 2026 – TBD
Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
November 24, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 89202352604 and Password: 061414. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
December, 2026 – TBD
