Bergmann Center welcomes new CEO
CHARLEVOIX — Bergmann Center, Inc. has named Keri Laporte-Montero as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of March 18.
The board of directors cited Laporte-Montero’s extensive experience in their decision.
“Keri’s extensive years of experience with hands-on management of Medicaid recipients, as well as her background in nonprofit development, combined with strong personal recommendations from professionals in the community mental health field, allowed the board to pursue Keri’s services to fill this critical position," said board chair Matthew Kavanaugh in a press release. "The board selected Keri not only based on her experience, but because she has a vested interest in the community mental health industry and in Northwest Lower Michigan. Her knowledge, energy and leadership capabilities will allow her to update Bergmann Center’s operational infrastructure, hire new support staff (including a new CFO), expand direct client services and upgrade the convenience and bargains the community finds at our M-66 Resale Store. We wholeheartedly support her efforts and look forward to working with Keri, her team and the local community mental health agency."
Laporte-Montero, a native of Northern Michigan and graduate of Harbor Springs High School, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Grand Valley State University. Her background includes over a decade of experience in various roles, including direct care, foster care case management and child/adult protective services. She also brings seven years of experience managing her own Independent Support Coordination business, focusing on individuals with developmental disabilities.
Laporte-Montero also serves on the board of directors for Renewed Communities, a nonprofit organization providing housing assistance in Berry and surrounding counties.
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“I was honored to receive a personal invitation from the board to become the new CEO for Bergmann Center, Inc. This is an opportunity for me serve an amazing demographic of individuals, as well as put years of skills and experience to work for this worthy organization," said Laporte-Montero in a statement. "The board and I have already begun the process of strategic planning to rejuvenate and improve operations, as well as re-brand an organization to be the face of advocacy, progress and excellence for those we serve. We intend to continue a strong, supportive and cooperative working relationship with North Country Community Mental Health."
For more information about Bergmann Center, Inc. and its services, visit bergmanncenter.org.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231) 675-0099 and adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Bergmann Center welcomes new CEO: Keri Laporte-Montero takes the helm
