Staff

 

The Kansas CAC Staff are always willing to serve. Feel free to contact our staff using the inormation on this page or by uing the contact form on the “Contact Us” page.

Executive Director – Gary J. Parker

Gary lives in Colby, Kansas. A former music teacher, Gary got involved with advocacy, due to his own illnesses dealing with major depression and hospitalizations. Gary spends his time travelling all across the state of Kansas and the country, being a vocal voice for adult consumers with mental illnesses. Gary has been with the CAC since it started in 2000. Gary serves as a mentor of the Leadership Academy, several subcommittees, and as advisor to Wings Upon the Prairie, his CRO located in Colby. Gary also serves on the Governor’s Mental Health Services Planning Council (GMHSPC) representing Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses.

Gary Parker
PO Box 485
Colby, KS 67701
Office: 316-978-5842    Cell: 785-432-0412
Email: kansascacatsbcglobaldotnet  (kansascacatsbcglobaldotnet)  

Assistant Director – Cherie Bledsoe

Cherie lives in Kansas City, Kansas.  Cherie assists our  Executive Director, as well as our Leadership Academy Director.  Cherie is an active voice at the local, state, and national levels.  Cherie is a member of the Governor’s Mental Health Services Planning Council, and is a member of the Transformation Subcommittee

Cherie Bledsoe
PO Box 171856
Kansas City, KS 66117
Cell Phone: 913-787-3507    Work Phone: 913-288-4224
Email: cheriedbledsoeatsbcglobaldotnet  (cheriebledsoeatsbcglobaldotnet)  

Administrative Coordinator – Koleen Garrison

Koleen lives in Great Bend, Kansas.  Koleen is a vital part of the organization, working closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and the Leadership Academy classes.  Koleen is also the editor of our newsletter, the “Kansas Consumer Connection.”  At the state level, Koleen is a member of the Transformation Subcommittee of the GMHSPC

Koleen Garrison
2103 Washington, Apt. B
Great Bend, KS 67530
Cell Phone: 620-639-1258     Wichita Office: 316-978-6498
Email: kscacadcordatsbcglobaldotnet  (kscacadcordatsbcglobaldotnet)  

Leadership Academy Director – Su Budd

Su Budd is our Leadership Academy Director, and lives in Kansas City, Kansas.  Su is one of the founders of the Consumer Movement at the national level.  Su designed our Leadership Academy, which is a nine month long academy.  Currently, 25 students are enrolled for the FY ’09 class.  Su stays very busy, being an active participant with the CAC, as well as recently being part of the planning committee for the 2007 Alternatives Conference, held in St. Louis.
Su Budd
PO Box 12821
Kansas City, KS 66112
Leadership Academy: 913-826-4041
Email: subuddatfreeshelldotorg  (subuddatfreeshelldotorg)  

SAMHSA TIC Grant Coordinator – Chris White

Chris lives in Leavenworth and heads up out Trauma Informed Care projects, wich are funded through a grant from SAMHSA.

Chris White
Phone: 913- 240-8667
Email: kscacgrantsatsbcglobaldotnet  (kscacgrantsatsbcglobaldotnet)  

Webmaster – Mike Freed

mikefreedatcoxdotnet  (mikefreedatcoxdotnet)  
316-737-6505