AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY TREATMENT SERVICES CEO and leadership

A successful executive with a solid record of evaluating profitability, identifying opportunities, developing budgets and strategies for the future, improving controls and reducing cost for both public and privately owned companies that manufacture and distribute consumer and commercial products. Managed operational and corporate planning by combining strategic and tactical expertise. Demonstrated success through crisis management, turnarounds and financial restructuring. Motivated business partner by focusing on driving profitability and creating wealth.

Beth Ann has worked at ACTS for 30+ years. She started as a Fiscal Assistant, and moved to an accountant. For 8 years, she served as the accounting supervisor before being promoted to the Information Technology Director for 6 years. Her role expanded to serve as the Director of Finance and IT for 11 years before being promoted to the CFO role. Beth Ann was the Project Manager for implementation of Credible Behavioral Healthcare Software, an electronic health record; DATIS, a human resource information system; TrainCaster, a learning management system; and KIS, an accounting system. With her knowledge of the organization, she has the ability to bring resources together throughout the organization to move ACTS forward. Beth Ann received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and then her Master of Science in Management and Information Systems both from the University of South Florida in Tampa.

Cris has been a member of the ACTS family for more than 10 years. He has contributed to the success of ACTS with his forward and collaborative thinking processes and specializes in strategic development and program implementation. Cris’ expertise in program development and implementation resulted in the ACTS Amethyst Respite Center (ARC) which is the first and only inebriate shelter in Hillsborough County. Prior to serving as the Interim COO, Cris served as the Administrator of Acute Care Services for ACTS, where he assumed leadership for the adult and youth addiction receiving facilities, the Outpatient Detox Program, and the Medication Clinic which provides psychiatric evaluation and medication services. He also served as Director of Supportive Housing and Director of Forensic Services for ACTS. Most recently, Cris has been instrumental in the development, implementation, and direction of ACTS very first Medication Assistance Treatment (MAT) Program which serves as a direct response to the Opioid Crisis and aims at decreasing opioid dependency. Cris has more than 15 years of experience in the behavioral health, co-occurring/mental health, and substance abuse fields, and working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. Cris continues to collaborate and identify innovative ways of bridging the gap of substance abuse and mental health services while providing a Comprehensive, Continuous, Integrated System of Care (CCISC) best practice with local community providers, hospitals, law enforcement, court administration, and universities Cris holds certifications as a Masters Certified Addictions Professional (MCAP) and a Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Counselor (CCJAC) through the Florida Certification Board. He is the Vice President of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Advisory Council and the sole Multicultural Professional Development Provider at ACTS. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Kentucky University with a major in Sociology and minor in Criminology and a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University.

A highly effective scholar, theologian, and management professional; An astute developer of organizational systems and strategies that assists in the establishment of non-profit and for-profit organizations; a global visionary that supports. A courageous and confident leader that accepts challenges head-on creates positive change, and motivates and leads teams to exceed their goals; Proven track record of success, both academically and professionally in setting the strategic direction of organizations and executing objectives to plan; Successful restaurateur of several established eateriesSpecialties: Effective Mentorship, Conference Speaker, Certified Temperament Analyst, Continuous Learning Environments, Author, Process Validation, Certified Organizational Leadership Developer, Project Management, P&L Responsibility, Effective Counselor, Change Leadership, Performance / Leadership Management, Entrepreneurial Adeptness, Strategic Planning Strategic Community Economic Developer, Joint Venture Operations, Persuasive Fundraiser (millions generated annually), Budget Creation and Balancing

John Farhat is a Chief Financial Officer at ACTS Agency for Community Treatment Services and is based in Jacksonville, Florida. He studied at University of North Florida - College of Business Administration between 1999 and 2001 and University of Florida Warrington College of Business between 1994 and 1998.

Shmulik (Sam) Juchtman is a COO at ACTS Agency for Community Treatment Services and is based in Miami, Florida. He has worked as Director of International Security & Training at Eulen America and Director at ICTS Europe.