Board Roster:
Tom Schmelzer, Board Chair
Erica Kruszka, Board Vice-Chair
Jon Houtz, Board Secretary (Commissioner)
Wendy Salyer
Karl Duda
Bing Johnson
Tracy Richer
Antar Nasser
Carrie Stout
John Wellet
Gina Wright
Joe Scheid
Leonard Kolcz, Commissioner Alternate
Board Meeting Schedule
Pines currently has two (2) open board positions, If interested, please let us know. Terms are 3 years. We especially encourage those who have received mental health services or family members of those that have received services to apply.
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 1/3 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.
January 26, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting. In accordance with Branch County’s Declaration of a local state of emergency on December 8, 2020, this meeting will be held over Zoom technology. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 962 9316 5551 and Password: 790830. 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 23, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting. In accordance with Branch County’s Declaration of a local state of emergency on December 8, 2020, this meeting will be held over Zoom technology. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 978 4680 4621 and Password: 773065. 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 23, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting. In accordance with Branch County’s Declaration of a local state of emergency on December 8, 2020, this meeting will be held over Zoom technology. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 932 0576 7798 and Password: 775071. 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 27, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
May 25, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
June 22, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
July 27, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
August 24, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
September 28, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. (FY 2022 Budget Hearing)
October 26, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
November 23, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.
December, 2021 – TBD