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.