Sound Executive and Leadership Team

Katrina Egner, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Sound, directs the overall strategic vision and operational execution for the organization. Egner guides the company's expansion and service delivery, ensuring alignment with its mission of providing mental health and addiction treatment. This leadership role involves fostering innovation in care models and optimizing resource allocation across all departments. By championing a patient-centric approach, Katrina Egner drives the organization's commitment to improving community well-being. The President & Chief Executive Officer oversees financial performance and long-term sustainability, ensuring Sound remains a leading provider in the Washington region. Egner's strategic direction shapes the company's market position and operational efficiency, impacting thousands of lives annually through accessible and effective care.

Paula Janson, the Board President at Sound, provides strategic oversight and governance for the organization's operations and long-term vision. Janson leads the Board of Directors in setting organizational policy, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and upholding the company's commitment to mental health and addiction treatment services. This leadership position involves guiding the executive team in achieving strategic objectives and ensuring alignment with the company's mission and values. By fostering strong governance practices, Paula Janson ensures accountability and ethical conduct across Sound. The Board President plays a crucial role in stakeholder relations, representing the organization's interests within the broader healthcare landscape. Janson's guidance supports Sound's continued growth and its impact on community well-being.

Phaedra Pascoe, the Chief Medical Officer at Sound, oversees all clinical operations and medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Pascoe directs the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment protocols for mental health and addiction services. This critical role involves maintaining regulatory compliance and driving clinical excellence across the organization's facilities. By collaborating with the executive team, Phaedra Pascoe ensures that medical strategies directly support the company's mission and patient outcomes. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for physician recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Pascoe's leadership ensures the delivery of integrated and compassionate care, directly impacting the recovery journeys of individuals seeking support.

Charlotte Jones, the Vice President & Chief People Officer at Sound, leads all human capital strategies and organizational development initiatives. Jones is responsible for cultivating a supportive and high-performing work environment, essential for delivering quality mental health and addiction treatment services. This role encompasses talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, and benefits administration, ensuring Sound attracts and retains top clinical and administrative talent. By aligning HR policies with the company's mission, Charlotte Jones drives employee satisfaction and retention, which directly impacts patient care continuity. The Vice President & Chief People Officer champions diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, fostering a culture where all employees feel valued and empowered. Jones's strategic focus on people operations strengthens the organization's capacity to serve its community effectively.