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 developmental disability programs. Overseeing the integration of over 85 distinct service lines, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between clinical outcomes and the non-profit mission. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with the Board to expand service reach across the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region. By prioritizing sustainable growth and high-quality patient care, Kristie Hammonds directly impacts the efficacy of substance abuse and mental health initiatives. The President & Chief Executive Officer maintains rigorous standards for vocational rehabilitation services, ensuring that all programs meet the complex needs of children, adolescents, and aging adults. Through consistent focus on operational excellence, Hammonds secures the long-term viability of the organization while fostering a culture of compassionate, evidence-based treatment for every community member served.

David McKee, the Senior VP, Fiscal Services & Chief Financial Officer at Frontier Health, manages the financial health and fiscal sustainability of the entire non-profit organization. Overseeing budget development, revenue cycle management, and resource allocation, the Senior VP, Fiscal Services & Chief Financial Officer ensures that all 85 programs possess the necessary funding to deliver high-quality behavioral health and vocational rehabilitation services. This leadership role involves rigorous financial planning to support expansion efforts across the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region. By maintaining strict fiscal discipline, David McKee directly enables the organization to provide essential care for children, adults, and aging populations. The Senior VP, Fiscal Services & Chief Financial Officer collaborates with the executive team to align financial strategies with long-term clinical goals. Through precise oversight of fiscal operations, McKee secures the economic stability required to address complex issues like family violence and dual diagnosis, ensuring the organization remains a pillar of community support.

Teresa Kidd, the President at Frontier Health, drives the operational execution of specialized behavioral health and developmental disability programs. Focusing on the day-to-day delivery of services, the President ensures that clinical teams maintain high standards of care across the diverse portfolio of 85 programs. This leadership role involves coordinating regional service delivery to meet the specific needs of children, adolescents, and families facing mental illness or substance abuse challenges. By fostering interdepartmental cooperation, Teresa Kidd directly enhances the efficiency of vocational rehabilitation and developmental disability support. The President works closely with the executive leadership team to implement policies that improve patient outcomes and community engagement. Through active management of program operations, Kidd ensures that the organization remains responsive to the evolving health requirements of the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia region. This commitment to operational excellence allows the President to maintain the integrity and impact of the organization's mission-driven services.

Richard Broadwater, the Chief Information Officer & Director, Management Information Systems at Frontier Health, architects the digital infrastructure supporting all clinical and administrative operations. Managing the complex data requirements for over 85 programs, the Chief Information Officer & Director, Management Information Systems ensures secure, efficient access to patient records and treatment data. This role involves implementing advanced technology solutions to streamline the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services across the regional footprint. By optimizing information systems, Richard Broadwater directly supports the clinical staff in providing timely care to families and individuals. The Chief Information Officer & Director, Management Information Systems coordinates with other executive leaders to leverage data analytics for improved program performance and resource allocation. Broadwater maintains robust cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive health information, ensuring that the technological framework remains a reliable foundation for the organization's mission-critical behavioral health services throughout the service area.