Executives/Sr. Mgmt

Randolph E. Ratliff, MA
Executive Director of the Larimer Center for Mental Health
Mr. Ratliff has over 35 years experience in behavioral health care including serving as program director and regional director of an adolescent treatment program and directing a multi county substance abuse program. He served in a variety of management positions for a comprehensive behavioral healthcare organization that grew to a staff of over 500 with a budget of $22 million during his ten-year tenure. He has served as the Executive Director of the Larimer Center for mental health for over four years having spent the previous year administering the transition of the agency from the governance of the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners to a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) agency.

Vicki L. Grassman MSW, LCSW
Executive Vice President of the Larimer Center for Mental Health
Ms. Grassman has been the Executive Vice President for the past twelve years. An experienced clinician and supervisor, she supervises all Center client clinical services and Program Directors. Ms. Grassman received her degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin. A licensed clinical social worker in the state of Colorado, she is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers.

John C. Rattle
Finance Director of the Larimer Center for Mental Health
Mr. Rattle has been in health care financial management for nearly 30 years. He holds a Master's degree in Finance and passed the exam to be a Certified Public Accountant. He has worked in the mental health system for almost fifteen years including nearly five years as Finance Director for Aurora Mental Health.

Sue Zasadil
Program Director for South County Services
Ms. Zasadil is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science degree in Counseling from the University of Wyoming. She has experience in community mental health counseling and in substance abuse treatment. Prior to entering the counseling field, Ms. Zasadil worked as a manager and administrator in a variety of private and non-profit organizations.

Cyndi Dodds
Program Director for Namaqua Center
Cyndi is the Program Director for the Namaqua Center, which became a program of the Larimer Center for Mental Health in August, 2007. Namaqua Center is LCMH’s residential program for children ages 3 – 12 who have suffered severe abuse and neglect. Before Namaqua Center became a part of LCMH, Cyndi served as its Executive Director for seven years. She was the Executive Director for the Littler Center in Greeley prior to serving at Namaqua. Cyndi began her career as a therapist at the Center when it was still an agency within Larimer County, acting as a therapist and Program Manager for the Child and Family Team from 1995 through 1999. Cyndi holds a BA from United States International University in San Diego and a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University.

Diane Jesser
Human Resources Director
Ms. Jesser attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, PA. She has twenty years experience in management with thirteen 13 years experience in Human Resources. She is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management.

Michael Nagy, M.D.
Interim Medical/Clinical Director
                                                       

Emily Dawson Petersen
Director of Development and Marketing of the Larimer Center for Mental Health
Ms. Petersen holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the American University in Washington, D.C. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Colorado State University. Petersen has extensive development, marketing and financial experience from previous work with non-profit organizations in Colorado.