American Addiction Centers Strengthens Leadership Team with Three New Executives
July 24 2024 - 12:25PM
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is pleased to announce the
expansion of its leadership team with the addition of three
distinguished executives. Each new leader brings a wealth of
experience in the behavioral healthcare industry, along with a deep
commitment to supporting individuals in need of addiction treatment
and mental health services. The new appointments include Shelley
Plemons, M.S., as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth;
Tikisha Ousley, MBA, as Vice President of Organizational
Engagement; and Joy Sutton, M.Ed., as Vice President of Brand and
Communications.
“With these dynamic leaders on board, our executive team is
robust and positioned to take AAC to a new level of growth,
innovation and impact,” said Ellen-Jo Boschert and Dr. David Hans,
who serve as CEOs of American Addiction Centers. “As an industry
leader, we are committed to setting new standards of excellence and
making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and
staff.”
Shelley K. Plemons, M.S., brings over 30 years of experience in
the behavioral health industry to her role as Senior Vice President
of Strategy and Growth. Shelley will oversee Strategic
Partnerships, Veterans Affairs, Business Development, and the
development of new service lines. Her extensive career includes
senior leadership roles at Discovery Behavioral Health, Clearfork
Academy, New Vista Behavioral Health, and WellBridge Healthcare.
She most recently served as CEO of Strategic Health Care Partner
where she generated significant growth for various behavioral
health and substance use treatment facilities.
Tikisha Ousley, MBA, has joined AAC as the Vice President of
Organizational Engagement. Tikisha played a crucial role in
nurturing and enhancing the internal team culture at her former
workplace, New Season, which is a private healthcare organization
managing over 80 outpatient substance use treatment centers. With a
proven history of creating successful company culture initiatives,
she brings over 18 years of experience in healthcare marketing and
communications from prominent companies like New Season, Quest,
Jubilant Radiopharma, and CuraScript. Tikisha holds an MBA from
Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business and a
bachelor's degree from Florida State University.
Joy Sutton, M.Ed., has been promoted to Vice President of Brand
and Communications. Joy has been an integral part of AAC’s
Corporate Communications team for more than eight years, bringing
over 15 years of experience in corporate communications, television
news, and marketing to her new role. Joy is also the host of AAC’s
award-winning podcast, Addiction Talk. Her academic credentials
include a master’s degree in Health Promotions from Virginia Tech
and a bachelor’s in Journalism from Howard University.
The addition of these seasoned professionals highlights American
Addiction Centers’ dedication to leading the way in addiction
treatment and recovery. For more information about AAC and its
services, please visit www.americanaddictioncenters.org
About American Addiction Centers:American
Addiction Centers is a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient
substance use disorder treatment services. We treat clients who are
struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring
mental/behavioral health issues. We currently operate substance use
disorder treatment facilities located throughout the United States.
These facilities are focused on delivering effective clinical care
and treatment solutions.
Media Contact:Joy SuttonVP, Brand and CommunicationsAmerican
Addiction Centersjsutton@contactaac.com
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