Brent McCraw Director Brent McCraw is director of Pathways Treatment Center. Previously, he was marketing coordinator for Centra Health’s Mental Health Services. He holds a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing from James Madison University and a master’s of education from Lynchburg College. His clinical experience includes mental health, employee assistance and chemical dependency services.
	Dr. Gregg Albers Medical Director Dr. Gregg Albers is Pathways' Medical Director. He was trained at the Medical College of Ohio and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. In his spare time, Dr. Albers has authored four books, has hosted a nationally broadcast radio program, "Health Journal", and works with publishers of books and periodicals for articles and editing. He is currently working with administration to bring a School of Medicine to Liberty University. Dr. Albers has practiced in Lynchburg for the last 23 years.
	Jackie Hitchman Clinical Nursing Coordinator Jackie Hitchman, R.N., has been the clinical nursing coordinator of Pathways Treatment Center since 1995. She is a graduate of Norfolk General School of Professional Nursing. Jackie has been with Pathways for 14 years.
	Bill Gordon Admissions Coordinator William Gordon is admissions coordinator at Pathways Treatment Center. Previously, he served as a primary counselor at Pathways in addition to various clinical, administrative and sales positions throughout his career. Gordon earned his bachelor of science degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and his master of education degree in counseling at Lynchburg College. He is a certified substance abuse counselor by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
	Nikki Thomas Admissions Counselor Nikki Thomas, M.Ed., joined Pathways in February 2007. She holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Liberty University and a master's of education degree in community counseling from Lynchburg College. Nikki previously completed an internship at Pathways.
	Bryan Harness Board Certified Staff Chaplain Bryan Harness is a Board Certified staff chaplain for Centra's Virginia Baptist Hospital. Previously he was a therapist and Director of Pastoral Care for a behavioral and menal health center in Wichita, KS. He holds a master of divinity degree from the Earlham School of Religion, and a master of social work degree form West Virginia University. His clinical experience includes mental health, sex-offender and acute in-patient services. He is currently in the process of receiving certification as a leader of group contemplative prayer from the Shalem Institute in Washington, D.C.
	Dr. Dwight Colley Clinical Psychologist
	Pam Divers Counselor Pam Divers, C.S.A.C., is a counselor for Pathways for Women. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Pam is a certified substance abuse counselor and has been with Pathways for seven years.
	Robert Smith Outpatient Counselor Robert Smith, C.S.A.C., M.Ed., L.P.C., is an outpatient counselor. As a certified substance abuse counselor, he holds two associates' degrees from Central Virginia Community College, as well as, a bachelor of arts in history and a masters of education from Lynchburg College. Robert was presented the Outstanding Alumnus Award by Central Virginia Community College and the Citizen Achievement Award by the NAACP for his service to the community and academic excellence. Robert has been with Pathways for 19 years.
	Melisa Stone Counselor Cooordinator & Family Counselor Melisa M. Stone, M.Ed., L.P.C., family counselor, conducts the Family Education Program and Family Continuing Care group. She is also a counselor for Pathways for Women. Ms. Stone holds a bachelor of science degree in therapeutic recreation from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master of education in agency counseling from Lynchburg College. She has been with Pathways for 11 years.
	Carey Callaway Counselor Carey Calloway, B.S., is a counselor for Pathways for Men. He holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology and is a candidate for his masters of education at Lynchburg College. His area of specialization is in community counseling. Carey is a member of the Virginia Counselors Association and a member of Chi Sigma Iota, the International Honor Society of Professional Counselors.
	Brian Suchocki Counselor Brian Suchochi, M.Ed., is Pathways newest counselor. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania and received his master of education degree in counseling from Lynchburg College. Brian previously worked at an in-patient adolescent drug and alcohol treatment center in Pennsylvania prior to moving to Virginia. He then worked at Centra's Rivermont School in Lynchburg before coming to Pathways. Mr. Suchocki is a member of Chi Sigma Iota and Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society.
	Gwen Wheeler Counselor Gwen Wheeler is an experienced Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor who comes to Pathways with great excitement and enthusiasm about serving patients.  She originally came to Virginia from Florida to attend Lynchburg College and began working with the Community Services Board in 1976.  Married to her college sweetheart, Steve,  they have two sons.  Kris is finishing his Masters in Social Work at VCU and is married to Christina, a nurse at VCU hospital and Bart is an Analytical Chemist at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmeceuticals.  Gwen loves sports and music and is active singing in her Church and supportive of the orchestra students at Lynchburg College.  Pathways and Centra Health is said to be her dream job where, after years of managing programs, she can do what she really loves, counseling with adults who want to enter a therapeutic relationship to practice healthy behavorial changes and have the opportunity to see real change in their lives and in the lives of their family members.
	Pier Haythe-Payne Registerd Nurse II Pier Haythe-Payne, R.N., has been with Centra Health for 2 years and recently joined the Pathways team. She has been a psychiatric registered nurse since 1981, with her specialty being in addiction. Pier will complete her bachelor of science degree in nursing this coming winter.
	Rosa Hilber Environmental Services Technician Rosa Hilber has been employed at Centra Health since 1982. She is in charge of all four floors of the Barker Cowling building. Rosa stays in great shape by walking regularly and dancing to live music, her favorite being rhythm and blues. She has five children and four grandchildren.