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By Chris Larson | October 13, 2026
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Merakey Names New CSO and CGO
In August, national behavioral health and human support services provider Merakey named two new leaders to its C-suite. Jennifer Rhia is now Merakey’s chief strategy officer, a role she previously held at I Am Boundless, an organization that merged with Merakey in June. Together, the organizations generate up to $1 billion and serve approximately 50,000 individuals with a staff of 11,000.
Later in the same month, Merakey announced Richard Yanoski's promotion to chief growth officer and senior vice president. He has been with Merakey for 24 years and will lead nationwide growth, acquisitions, program expansion, and new service models. The company praised his "vision, dedication, and proven ability to identify and execute growth opportunities."
Centria Autism Names New CFO
Centria Autism, based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has appointed Garett Jackson as its new chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding Jason Turk. Before joining Centria, Mr. Jackson served as CFO of Intuitive Health, managing a national network of combined ER and urgent care centers. He was part of the company's sale from Altamont Capital Partners to Great Hill Partners in 2024.
He previously held the position of senior vice president and CFO of Kindred Healthcare’s hospital division, overseeing more than 65 long-term acute care hospitals across the United States with over $2 billion in revenue. Mr. Jackson expressed his commitment to maintaining the organization's financial health as it continues to grow.
Hopebridge Names Permanent CEO and Three Other C-Suite Leaders
Hopebridge, an Indianapolis-based autism therapy provider, has appointed LeAnne Hester as its permanent chief executive officer (CEO). Ms. Hester had been serving as interim CEO since March. Her focus will be on enhancing clinical quality and strengthening support for clinicians.
The company also welcomed three new C-suite leaders:
- Stacey Jensen joined as chief clinical operations officer, bringing experience from a similar role at another organization.