Meet Our Team
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Leadership Team
William Weaver, MBA
CEO/Managing Director
UHS Group CEO for Louisiana
William Weaver, MBA
UHS Group CEO for Louisiana
Chief Executive Officer at Brentwood Hospital since 2013, William Weaver commands 30 plus years of progressive experience in the behavioral health field. Mr. Weaver is a hands-on executive that places high regard on ensuring patients and staff are treated with the best possible care in a compassionate environment. In 2019 he took on the role of Group CEO for UHS of Delaware, Inc. adding Louisiana and Western Arkansas operations to his management portfolio. Prior to his career in administration, he was previously licensed as a social worker and certified as an addiction treatment professional while serving in direct patient care roles.
In addition to his significant professional career, Mr. Weaver currently serves on the board of directors for St. Luke’s Episcopal Mobile Medical Ministry and he is an active member of the Rotary Club of Shreveport, Committee of One Hundred Shreveport/Bossier, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral. Community involvement is an initiative he leads at Brentwood which includes quarterly hands-on projects supporting agencies like The Renesting Project, Care Setting Continuum Workgroup, Highland Restoration Association, and Community Renewal International as well as sponsorship of 40 different not-for-profit agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science from Athens State University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Samford University. Mr. Weaver is married and he and his wife have 7 children.
Richard Bennett
COO
Richard Bennett
A behavioral health executive with 30 years of progressive experience in clinical, regulatory, business development and administrative functions, Richard Bennett joined Brentwood Hospital as Chief Operating Officer in January 2023. Mr. Bennett has a successful career in managing multi-site operations through rapid growth and process change. His background includes start-ups, expansion, and turnarounds. He is highly skilled in compliance and program development with a record of improving and sustaining patient and financial outcomes. Working as a mental health technician as an undergraduate, Mr. Bennett discovered an empathy and passion for behavioral health that led to academic and career paths. His early exposures to multiple treatment milieus and modalities forged his committed to patient and staff centered approaches to ensuring consistent, quality care in safe and compassionate settings.
Ravon Dominique, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Ravon Dominique, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Ravon Dominique, RN, oversees the nursing department at Brentwood Hospital. She received her undergraduate degree in Nursing from Grambling State University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Health Care Administration.
Ravon joined the Brentwood Hospital team in October 2008 and served in a number of positions before her promotion to Chief Nursing Officer in 2017. In 2011 Ravon was awarded Nurse of the year at Brentwood Hospital. Ravon is the proud mother of four and has the best job in the world.
Talicia Johnson Gaskin, MHA
Human Resources Director
Talicia Johnson Gaskin, MHA
Human Resources Director
Talicia Johnson Gaskin oversees the facilities personnel management functions. She received her undergraduate degree from Centenary College, and her Master’s in Health Administration from Louisiana State University-Shreveport.
Talicia joined the Brentwood team in February 2007 and served in various facility roles before her promotion to Human Resource Director. She is a proud wife and mother of two sons and enjoys managing nearly 400 Brentwood employees.
Crystal Sellars, RN
Director of Intake
Crystal Sellars, RN
Director of Intake
Crystal has been a team member at Brentwood Hospital since 2015, where she began as a nurse. In 2017 she became our Patient Advocate and Nurse Navigator. In this role Crystal worked closely with patients and their families, from arrival until discharge by providing a point of contact at the hospital, and a friendly voice that patients and their families can count on. In 2022 Crystal took on a new role as the Director of Intake, providing that same friendly voice for patients to reach out to in their time of need. Crystal is a graduate of the Nursing School at Northwestern State University.
Chandra James, M.A.
Director of Patient Advocacy
Chandra James, M.A.
Chandra James joined the Brentwood Hospital team as a Discharge Planner and Intake Counselor (PRN) before transitioning into her current role as the Director of Patient Advocacy. Chandra is an ambitious professional with over 20 years of extensive leadership, management, education, and mental health experience. Chandra has a heart for people, as she is a true servant leader, which is demonstrated in her current role. Chandra’s’ mission as the Director of Patient Advocacy is to advocate, educate and connect. She desires to be the voice, as she advocates on behalf of the patients as well as educating them of their rights while receiving treatment and connects patients to all available resources.
Chandra is a graduate of Grambling State University with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and her Master’s in Education from the University of Phoenix.
Kamala Glenn-Taylor LMFT, CCTP 1, C-DBT
Director of Clinical Services
Kamala Glenn-Taylor LMFT, CCTP 1, C-DBT
Director of Clinical Services
Kamala Glenn-Taylor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and holds certifications as a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She has worked in psychiatric and addiction/ cooccurring disorder fields as a clinician and administrator for the majority of her career, working in residential, inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. She has been an employee of UHS since 2016 working in various roles. She is the author of “The Journey to Healing: Reaching People with a Desperate Cry Eight Coping Skills for Healing.”
Anntarri B. Vinson RN, BSN, MHA
Director of Performance Improvement
Anntarri B. Vinson RN, BSN, MHA
Anntarri Vinson is a dedicated healthcare professional with 14 years of nursing experience. She graduated from Grambling State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009 and furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Health Care Administration from Walden University in 2016. Her diverse experience spans OB, Gyn/Oncology, medical-surgical and performance improvement. In addition to her professional roles, Anntarri has contributed countless hours to community service and mentor ship programs. Her passion for healthcare stems from a deep-seated commitment to others, driven by her belief in the power of resilience. Her work in behavior health has influenced her perspective on the needs of the community, highlighting the importance of mental well-being in overall health.
Fran Green, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, INC, CHPM, CMIRC
Director of Risk Management
Fran Green, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, INC, CHPM, CMIRC
Mrs. Fran Catanese Green draws upon over 20 years of experience in nursing, healthcare, leadership, purpose-driven growth, and development, personally and professionally. She is an inspiring, strong, executive, servant leader, coach, and consultant. She has a demonstrated track record of excellence in society with those she has led and coached, healthcare equity and strategies, increasing revenue, and has a background in patient-centered initiatives and strategies, compliance, quality, and risk management. It is important that we recognize skills, capabilities, and challenges so that we can address them in real-time to bring about growth and change. Fran helps to motivate and empower individuals to meet their greatest potential professionally and personally. Fran is passionate about her work and leads with integrity, accountability, and inclusivity at the forefront of it all. Fran credits her success to prayer, focus, effective communication, drive, perseverance, and the strong support of her family. She looks forward to connecting with likeminded professionals to build high-performing teams and making a positive, lasting difference in the world globally.
Jeremiah Smith, DHA, MHA
Director of Administrative Services
Jeremiah Smith, DHA, MHA
Director of Administrative Services
Jeremiah joined Brentwood Hospital in 2022 as Director of Risk Management, bringing with him a wealth of leadership experience in the management of acute care facilities. He seamlessly coordinated loss control initiatives and collaborated with department leaders to guarantee that safety was the top priority within the facility. Jeremiah accepted a new position as Director of Administrative Services in 2024.
Jeremiah collaborates closely with department heads to enhance operational and communication efficiencies across teams, with the goal of fostering a cooperative and effective work environment within the organization in addition to being responsible for coordinating the development and enhancement of service lines at Brentwood Hospital. Jeremiah is also responsible for managing the medical students at Brentwood Hospital and serves as the intermediary between the hospital and its associated medical schools. This role involves coordinating the management and functioning of medical education programs in collaboration with partner institutions.
Jeremiah earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health Informatics and Information Management from Louisiana Tech University and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from LeTourneau University.
Clinical Team
Lisa Baker, APRN, FMHNP-BC
Lisa Baker, APRN, FMHNP-BC
Lisa treats patient of all ages with various mental health needs. Lisa utilizes a holistic approach to mental health and wellness and collaborates with an extended health care team to encompass the physiological, and spiritual needs, which promotes balance and integration to enhance the patient’s outcomes and promote success in treatment.
Guy E. Brannon, M.D.
Guy E. Brannon, M.D.
Dr. Brannon has helped facilitate more than 80 clinical drug trials involving such illnesses as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, dementia, insomnia, and schizophrenia. He has authored numerous articles, which have appeared in Psychosomatics, The Journal of Depression and Anxiety, The Journal of Pain and Symptom Management and on eMedicine.com.
Daniel Feeney, M.D.
Daniel Feeney, M.D.
Col. Feeney joined the Brentwood Hospital team on July 9, 2012, as the Adolescent Program Director and Employed Psychiatrist.
Col. Feeney is a fellow member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law (AAPL). He is quadruple board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in General Psychiatry with Added Qualifications in Forensic Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine.
Connie Hale, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Connie Hale, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Janice Hollier
Dr. Janice Hollier
Kathryn Kennedy, M.D.
Kathryn Kennedy, M.D.
Dr. Kimberly Loveless
Dr. Kimberly Loveless
Dr. Loveless is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in General Psychiatry. She is a member of the Louisiana Psychiatry Medical Association (LPMA), American Psychiatry Association (APA), Anxiety and Depression Association of America (AAA) and International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS).
Olufemi Ogundeji, M.D.
Olufemi Ogundeji, M.D.
Dr. Ogundeji is affiliated with the American Psychiatric Association, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, American Public Health Association and a Member of the International AIDS Society.
Kristy Parker, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Kristy Parker, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Rebecca Pistorius, MD
Rebecca Pistorius, MD
Dr. Pistorius enjoys working with all ages and diagnoses. She strives to be nonjudgmental and thorough in her evaluations and treatments as she provides individuals with hope. She enjoys the opportunity to manage high acuity levels of mental illness and see patients dramatically improve and stabilize during the course of their treatment. She is board certified through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Her care philosophy is to treat her patients as she would her own family, and to provide hope and encouragement throughout the treatment process.
Suresh Sabbenahalli, M.D.
Medical Director
Suresh Sabbenahalli, M.D.
Dr. Suresh graduated from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, where he served as chief psychiatric resident. Before his psychiatric residency, he worked as a primary care physician and anesthesiologist in India, as well as in the Caribbean Islands. Dr. Suresh earned his medical degree and advanced medical degrees in India and has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Suresh was specially trained at Emory University on ECT and Trans Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Katherine E. Smith, M.D.
Katherine E. Smith, M.D.
Michael Smith M.E. BCBA
ASD Unit Program Director
Michael Smith M.E. BCBA
Michael actively advocated for persons with Autism starting Grace Respite, a ministry to children with intellectual disabilities and their families at the church he pastored in 2009. He volunteered in the ministry, alongside his family for many years before deciding to leave his pastorate and return to school to study Applied Behavioral Analysis with an emphasis in ASD.
Michael Smith is a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst. He provided Applied Behavior Analysis therapies to children with Autism and their families for over 5 years in the Shreveport/Bossier area before joining Brentwood Hospital as the (ASD unit) Program Director in November of 2022.
Michael received his undergraduate degree from East Texas Baptist University, he obtained his master’s in education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Semi.
Dr. John Wagner
Dr. John Wagner
Business Development Team
Jennifer Allums, MSW
Business Development Representative
Jennifer Allums, MSW
Jennifer Allums is the Business Development Representative covering the Shreveport, Bossier City, Mansfield, Zwolle, Many, Coushatta, and Natchitoches areas. She has been with Brentwood Hospital in various roles since 1999. While working at Brentwood Hospital, Jennifer has gained experience in business development, intake and social services. Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in Child Life and Family Studies from Louisiana Tech University, and her master’s degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University.
Sara Dubberly, BS
Business Development Representative
Sara Dubberly, BS
Sara Dubberly serves as our hospital’s Business Development Representative for the Shreveport, Bossier City, Minden, Springhill, Homer, Vivian, Oil City areas and some east Texas territories as well. She has been on staff at Brentwood Hospital since 2004, having started out in our intake department, where she worked for four years. Sara also serves as the nursing home liaison in the Shreveport and Bossier City areas, where she focuses on the senior population. Sara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Cynthia Long, MA
Business Development Representative
Cynthia Long, MA
Cynthia joined the Brentwood Hospital Business Development Team in 2018. She serves as a liaison to the East Texas area, including Longview, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Henderson. Cynthia has been working in various roles in the healthcare industry since 2009. Cynthia received her master’s degree in Education from Sam Houston State University.
Angie Thompson BA, ADC
Business Development Representative
Angie Thompson BA, ADC
Angie first joined the Brentwood team in 1997. She served as Activities Director for our Partial Hospitalization Program where she focused on teambuilding and ROPES Course group activities and as Intake Coordinator for a satellite behavioral health unit. In 2008 she joined the Business Development team, where she served as our North Louisiana Representative until 2014. In 2020 Angie returned to the Brentwood Hospital team as Business Development Representative for Northeast Louisiana, covering Monroe and surrounding areas and the state of Mississippi. Angie has gained experience in teambuilding, business development, intake and new program development. Angie received her Recreation Certification from Louisiana Tech in Ruston and Psychology Degree from the University of Louisiana in Monroe.
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