Staff

The staff at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital are here to support the patients in our community as they embark on their path to recovery.

Patients gathered in intensive outpatient program (IOP)

Meet Our Staff

Tim Bedford, Chief Executive Officer
Tim Bedford began his 31-year healthcare career as Plant Operations Director for Florida Camelot Residential Treatment Center in Tampa, Florida. Read More
Tiffani Evans, RN, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer
Tiffani Evans attended Indiana University where she was awarded her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her experience includes community education and outreach programming at Indiana University Health and working with a physician to gain knowledge of disease processes and medications. Read More
Jeff Stone, M.S., L.M.H.C.; Director of Clinical Services
Jeff is from Dothan, Alabama and received his B.A. Criminal Justice/Political Science from the University of Alabama as well as his M.S. in Counseling & Psychology from Troy University. Read More
Loren Johnson M.A., M.B.A., LMHC, Director of Admissions
Loren Johnson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who relocated to Florida from Virginia to work at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital. He has worked for over 20 years doing emergency work in mental health and healthcare settings. Read More
Robert Reuille, CAP (Ret. MSgt USAF), Director of Outpatient Services
Rob Reuille was born and raised in LaPorte, Indiana until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1996. Rob began his military and mental health career as a mental health technician, gaining experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Read More
Shelly McNaron, RN, Manager of Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital Outpatient Center
Shelly McNaron is a native of Panama City, Florida, and her family is from this area as well. The Panama City community really has a special place in Shelly’s heart. Read More
Robert Mayor, LMHC; Okaloosa Outpatient Center Office Manager
Robert received his Bachelor’s in Criminology and Psychology from Florida State University, and his Master’s in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. Robert currently holds a license with the state of Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Read More
Jennifer Humphrey, LMHC, Manager of Blue Springs Outpatient Center
Jennifer Humphrey received her Master’s in counseling psychology and went on to get her license as a Mental Health Counselor. Jennifer joined the Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital team in 2019 and has been a huge asset to our team at Blue Springs. Read More
Irwin- ECBH Facility therapy dog
Irwin, is a six-year-old yellow lab trained in emotional support. Irwin’s role at the hospital is to provide emotional support for patients on different units at ECBH. Irwin visits the outpatient center, as well as the inpatient units at the hospital. Read More

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