Frontier Health Executive and Leadership Team

Kristie Hammonds, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Frontier Health, directs the overarching strategic vision for all behavioral health and substance abuse programs. Overseeing the integration of 85 distinct service lines, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures clinical excellence across the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia regions. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to maintain the non-profit mission while expanding vocational rehabilitation and developmental disability support. By aligning operational resources with patient needs, Kristie Hammonds drives sustainable growth and high-quality care delivery. Hammonds maintains rigorous standards for family violence treatment and mental health services, ensuring the organization remains a cornerstone of regional healthcare. Through proactive management of complex multi-state operations, the President & Chief Executive Officer secures the long-term viability of the entire service network, fostering a culture of compassionate, evidence-based intervention for children, adolescents, and aging adults.

Allen Harris, the Chief Financial Officer at Frontier Health, manages the complex budgetary requirements of a large-scale, non-profit behavioral health provider. Overseeing the financial health of diverse mental health and substance abuse programs, the Chief Financial Officer ensures fiscal transparency and regulatory compliance across all regional operations. This role involves optimizing revenue cycles and allocating resources to support the expansion of vocational rehabilitation services. By implementing robust financial controls, Allen Harris protects the organization against market volatility while maximizing the impact of available funding. Harris coordinates with department heads to streamline operational costs, ensuring that every dollar directly supports patient care initiatives. Through meticulous oversight of capital investments and grant management, the Chief Financial Officer maintains the financial stability necessary for the organization to continue serving vulnerable populations throughout the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia service areas, ultimately securing the resources required for long-term clinical success.

David McKee, the Senior VP, Fiscal Services & Chief Financial Officer at Frontier Health, executes the long-term financial planning and fiscal strategy for the organization. Overseeing the audit processes and financial reporting, the Senior VP, Fiscal Services & Chief Financial Officer ensures that all 85 programs maintain strict adherence to non-profit accounting standards. This role involves analyzing regional market trends to identify opportunities for sustainable growth in substance abuse and developmental disability services. By managing complex funding streams and government contracts, David McKee provides the economic foundation necessary for clinical expansion. McKee collaborates with executive leadership to prioritize investments in infrastructure and personnel, ensuring that fiscal decisions align with the core mission of providing accessible behavioral health care. Through disciplined management of assets and liabilities, the Senior VP, Fiscal Services & Chief Financial Officer stabilizes the organization's financial position, enabling the continued delivery of vital services to families and individuals across the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia regions.

Teresa Kidd, the President at Frontier Health, directs the operational execution of clinical programs and community outreach initiatives. Overseeing the daily management of mental health and vocational rehabilitation services, the President ensures that all 85 programs meet the specific needs of children, adolescents, and aging adults. This role involves fostering partnerships with regional stakeholders to expand the reach of family violence treatment and dual diagnosis support. By streamlining service delivery models, Teresa Kidd improves operational efficiency and patient outcomes across the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia service areas. Kidd leads cross-functional teams to implement evidence-based practices, ensuring that clinical staff maintain the highest standards of care. Through active engagement with community leaders and healthcare providers, the President strengthens the organization's market position as a primary provider of behavioral health services. By focusing on operational excellence and program accessibility, Teresa Kidd drives the mission-critical work of supporting individuals through complex mental health and developmental challenges.

Richard Broadwater, the Chief Information Officer & Director, Management Information Systems at Frontier Health, architects the digital infrastructure supporting 85 behavioral health and rehabilitation programs. Overseeing the secure management of sensitive patient data, the Chief Information Officer & Director, Management Information Systems ensures seamless connectivity across all clinical sites in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. This role involves deploying advanced electronic health record systems to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment tracking for dual diagnosis and mental illness. By modernizing technological frameworks, Richard Broadwater enables clinicians to access critical information efficiently, directly enhancing the quality of care for families and aging adults. Broadwater leads the digital transformation strategy, ensuring that information systems remain resilient against cyber threats while supporting the complex reporting requirements of a non-profit healthcare provider. Through continuous innovation in data analytics, the Chief Information Officer & Director, Management Information Systems optimizes operational workflows, allowing the organization to scale services effectively across the entire regional footprint.