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Meet Our Leadership Team

The leadership team at Meridian HealthCare is committed to ensuring that our patients receive the right care, in the right place at the right time.

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</p> <h2>Lawrence J. Moliterno</h2> <p>

Lawrence J. Moliterno

PRESIDENT/CEO

Lawrence J. Moliterno serves as both President and Chief Executive Officer of Meridian HealthCare.

He has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors.

Lawrence holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Youngstown State University and taught as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Williamson College of Business for over 10 years. He also currently serves as a Trustee for Boardman Township.

</p> <h2>Darla Gallagher</h2> <p>

Darla Gallagher

SENIOR VP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Darla Gallagher oversees all operation activities, administrative support, human resources, and medical records for Meridian HealthCare.

Darla has over 20 years of experience in the field of non-profit financial management and currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer for the agency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Youngstown State University.

</p> <h2>Keith Hochadel</h2> <p>

Keith Hochadel

CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER

As Meridian’s CCO, Keith Hochadel leads Meridian’s clinical team, manages patient care, and ensures that quality standards are met.
Keith has over 25 years in the behavioral healthcare field, serving as President and CEO of Quest Recovery Services and the Executive Director of Men’s Challenge. He graduated from Malone University’s Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and gained his bachelor’s degree at Ohio Northern University.

Keith is an adjunct faculty member at both Walsh and Malone universities and currently serves as a Canton Trustee.

</p> <h2>Tiffani Clayton </h2> <p>

Tiffani Clayton

CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER

Tiffani Clayton proudly serves Meridian HealthCare as the Chief Quality Officer where she provides quality and compliance oversite throughout the organization and be responsible for accreditation and all regulatory requirements.

Tiffani has over 10 years of experience working in the healthcare system specializing in Health Information and Compliance. She has a Masters Degree in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix, and earned her Bachelors in Psychology at Kent State University.

</p> <h2>Paige Rota</h2> <p>

Paige Rota

CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER

Paige Rota brings over 5 years of experience to her position as Chief Programming Officer where she manages all Care Coordination, Prevention, and Criminal Justice departments.

Graduating from Youngstown State University with her Masters in Social Work, Paige also has her LISW-S, LCDCIII with specialized focus in Mental Health, Addiction Treatment and Youth Prevention and Education.

</p> <h2>Mark Gallagher</h2> <p>

Mark Gallagher

CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER

As Chief Business Officer with Meridian HealthCare, Mark Gallagher’s role encompasses business analytics, benchmarking and helping manage overall data to foster operational growth.

With over 5 years’ experience as a leader within healthcare industry, Mark also serves as a member of Alta Behavioral Healthcare’s Board of Directors. He obtained his MBA in Business Administration and Management from Pace University, as well as his Bachelors from Cleveland State University.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Our board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.

OFFICERS

  • Mr. William Padisak – President
    Mahoning/Trumbull Labor Council
  • Mr. Rodney Strichek – Vice President
    Par Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Mr. David Stauffer – Treasurer
    Youngstown Jewish Federation
  • Ms. Cynthia Cerimele - Secretary
    Windsor House Inc

MEMBERS

  • Mr. James Ford
    Community Legal Aid
  • Dr. John Hazy
    Youngstown State University
  • Rev. Dr. Lewis W. Macklin II
    Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
  • Ms. Tracie L. Schmidt, Esq.
    Friedman & Rummell, Co. L. P. A.
  • Sgt. Derick A. Young (Ret)
    Mahoning County Common Pleas Veterans Honor Court
  • Mr. Barry Franks
    Jet Stream International Inc.
  • Mr. Todd Hogan
    Edward Jones
  • Mr. Joseph R. Mancino
    Western Reserve Advisors
  • Ms. Courtney Wambach
    Towson University
  • Mr. Bill Wittman
    Mill Creek MetroParks