Executive Board Members

Direct Care and Treatment's nine-member Executive Board is responsible for the strategic direction and sound financial management of the state-operated behavioral health care system and ensuring that patients and clients receive safe, high-quality care.  

Below, you can learn more about each member, the professional experience they bring to the Executive Board and the length of their terms. 

Carol Olson
Carol Olson
Board Chair-Voting Member
Paul Goering
Dr. Paul Goering
Voting Member
Prachi Striker
Dr. Prachi Striker
Voting Member
Photograph of  Catherine  Chavers
Catherine Chavers
Voting Member
Photograph of  John  Dinsmore
John Dinsmore
Voting Member
Photograph of  Mary  Maertens
Mary Maertens
Voting Member
Photograph of  Teresa  Steinmetz
Teresa Steinmetz
Voting Member
Photograph of  Laurie  Halverson
Laurie Halverson
Non-Voting Member
Lynn Butcher
Lynn Butcher
Non-Voting Member