Greg Long
Greg Long is a Veteran of the United States Army and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Roanoke College. Greg has 11 years of accounting experience across a diverse range of industries, including automotive retail, transportation, technology, and e-commerce. Greg declined all his other interviews after meeting with CEO Tracy Rogers and COO […]
Sam Domine
Sam has a BA in Business Management and is a Certified Recovery Coach. She started her career at Sanford House at Cherry Street in downtown Grand Rapids, where a fellow direct care staff member recruited her. Sam was attracted to Sanford based on what she heard from peers in the recovery community. She wanted to […]
Tracy Rogers, LPC
Tracy Rogers is a healthcare and hospital executive with a record of translating excellent clinical care into strong financial performance since 2013. She has a BA in Psychology from Wesleyan College, Macon, GA, and an MA in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University, FL. Tracy is also a licensed mental health counselor. She served as […]
Katie Vokes
As Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Katie Vokes has applied her talents as an effective and compassionate leader to all aspects of Sanford Behavioral Health. Katie began her career in physical health, leading a national sales and operations team, delivering quality care and positive financial results. After establishing Sanford’s first outpatient center, Katie played […]
Alec Green
Alec Green has been a transformative leader at Sanford Behavioral Health, developing and working across all divisions of the company. Alec is an acknowledged expert in behavioral healthcare in Michigan, having focused on enhancing resources available to providers and facilities. At Sanford, Alec leads our contracting and credentialing teams and focuses on new programs and initiatives.  […]
Rebecca Wolfslau, LPC
Rebecca Wolfslau has a master’s degree in professional counseling from Webster University. Prior to getting her master’s, she worked as a direct care staff member in eating disorder treatment. Rebecca enjoys supporting clients and holding onto hope for them during challenging times because she believes every person deserves the opportunity for a meaningful life. Over […]
Matthew VanLiere
Matthew VanLiere has a BA in Criminal Justice and 29 years of experience in law enforcement. He is also a certified recovery coach. Matt worked with the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department in narcotics investigations (undercover work), bench warrant enforcement, general road patrol, and crisis negotiation. He was an honor guard member for his entire law […]
Tessa Sterling, LMSW
Tessa Sterling graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Afterward, she moved to Chicago to get her master’s in social work with a specialization in mental health in the advanced standing program at Loyola University. Tessa has a wide range of experience in the mental health field. She began her first […]
Jacob Passerman
Jacob Passerman has a solid foundation in business operations and strategy. He is competent in case management, marketing, project management, procurement, and data analytics. After years of experience in corporate America, he sought a job that had a more direct impact on people’s lives. To this end, Jacob transitioned into the nonprofit sector, spending two […]
Natalie Frelix, MSN, RN
Natalie Frelix has a Master of Science in Nursing – Forensic Nursing from Oakland University. She has worked in healthcare for the last 22 years, starting as a Medical Assistant and then as a Registered Nurse. Natalie’s most recent work history (which led her to Sanford Behavioral Health) was at Butterworth Emergency Department, followed by […]
