Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health Board

Applying his Master degree in Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Master Degree in Clinical and Macro Social Work, as well as his National Certification for School Psychology, Tom advocates for children, adolescents and adults with mental health needs and substance use disorders. Tom is a retired school psychologist. He has served as a Community Mental Health Board member for the past twenty-five years and is currently Chairman of the Board at Pines Behavioral Health.

Carol Naccarato, MFA, BFA, BSN, AASN, RN, CMA (AAMA)

Title – Director of Allied Health/Medical Assisting Glen Oaks Community College

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (Registered Nurse), Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, Michigan

• Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN), Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, Michigan

• Medical Assistant Certificate, (CMA, AAMA), Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, Michigan

• Master of Fine Arts, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Siena Heights College, Adrian, Michigan

Professional History:
GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Centreville, Michigan 2015
Director, Allied Health/Medical Assisting & Full-Time Instructor 2015 – Present

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Centreville, Michigan 2011
Registered Nurse, Med Clinic 2011 – 2015

FAIRVIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION, Centreville, Michigan 2010
RN Supervisor PRN 2010 - 2011

GLEN OAKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Centreville, Michigan 2009
Part-Time Instructor Allied Health and Medical Assistant Program 2009 - 2015

FAMILY DOCTORS OF VICKSBURG, Vicksburg, Michigan 2006
Registered Nurse 2010 - Present
Licensed Practical Nurse 2009 - Present
Certified Medical Assistant 2006 – Present

STURGIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Sturgis, Michigan 2005 – 2006
Executive Assistant 2005 - 2006

LEVOLOR KIRSCH WINDOW FASHIONS, Sturgis, Michigan 1990
Manager, Customer Service 2002 - 2005
Supervisor, Customer Service 1998 - 2002
Training Facilitator, Customer Service 1995 - 1998
Assistant Supervisor, Customer Service 1993 - 1995
Administrative Assistant 1991 - 1993
Customer Service Representative 1990 - 1991

LOURDES COLLEGE, Sylvania, Ohio 1983
Chairman, Department of Art 1988 - 1990
Instructor, Department of Art 1983 - 1990
Director and Founder, Gallery Loft Art Gallery 1988 - 1990
Program Director, Visiting Artist Outreach 1988 - 1990

CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, Toledo, Ohio 1979
Chairman and Instructor, Department of Art 1979 - 1983

I have a deep and abiding empathy from anyone that is diagnosed with any of the psychological diagnoses. I am willing to do my part to help dispel and eliminate the stigma that comes with these illnesses. I want to support our local CMH, their employees and the individuals that are served by it.

Serving as the Chair of the SWMBH Board, Edward is passionate about giving back to the community and serving where needed. He is interested in Community Mental Health and compassionate about the consumers served. He has an extensive history working on numerous boards including the St. Joseph Charter Township Board of Trustees, Berrien County Community Mental Health Board, and St. Joseph Public Schools Board. He attended Michigan State University as well as Western Michigan University.

Educated in criminal justice and employed within the Michigan Department of Corrections system for nearly 30 years, Jon continues to serve his community believing that in order to have a strong healthy society, quality mental health services have to be available. Elected as a County Commissioner for multiple terms, Jon’s keen awareness is a valuable asset to the Branch County Pines Behavioral Health Services and Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health Boards.

B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, Trine University; MBA, Eastern Michigan University; Partial work on PhD in Economics, Notre Dame University.
Worked for Excel Industry for 28 years. Retired as Manager of Cass, St. Joseph and Berrien County Road Commission. Past County Administrator for Cass County.
Dedicated to improve the quality of life in Cass County and Southwest Michigan in general.

B.S. Philosophy and Psychology - WMU 1963. Human Services Agency Director, 1966-2001 at several agencies. My interest in serving on the Board is to maintain high quality care for our citizens.

Angie is a Western Michigan University graduate and has used her education to work with Head Start and Great Start Collaborative in multiple roles. As a Parent Liaison with the Parent Coalition, she ensured children are developmentally ready to succeed in school and in life. Angie’s commitment is to making a difference in the lives of others and serves as a Board Member for the Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority Board and SWMBH.