Leadership
Jonathan Lee, LICDC
Founder and CEO
Career Related Experience: Jonathan struggled with substance use as a teen, but thankfully found recovery at age 17. Motivated by his life experiences, in 1993, he opened North Coast Center, which focused on treating adolescents for substance use disorder and later became Signature Health. Since then, Jonathan has grown Signature Health into a full-service health care agency that offers mental health, addiction recovery, primary care, infectious disease, pharmacy and lab services to patients throughout Northeast Ohio.
Fun Facts: When not working, Jonathan is a licensed and instrument rated pilot, enjoys playing golf, likes the challenge of computer programming (a hobby), and loves traveling and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Ann Mason, LICDC-S
Chief Innovation Officer
Career Related Experience: Ann has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of health care management and leadership. Through her commitment to operational excellence and quality improvement, she implemented and developed the largest opiate treatment program in Northeast Ohio. Ann leads a high performance management team dedicated to improving support and care. She has served on the NAMI Lake County Board of Directors and was formerly on the Lake County Opiate Task Force.
Fun Facts: Ann is passionate about interior design and when family events occur they take place at her home, because she is an amazing cook!
Libbie Stansifer, MD
Chief Clinical Officer
Career Related Experience: After joining the organization in 2011, Libbie became Signature Health's Chief Medical Officer in 2016 and Chief Clinical Officer in 2022. In addition to overseeing Signature Health's medical providers, laboratory services, and quality department, she is a practicing psychiatrist for children and adults. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Libbie completed residency training at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and University Hospitals in Cleveland. She is board certified in General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Pediatrics.
Fun Facts: Libbie gets excited by visual art in all forms, seeing her patients reach their goals, good writing, live music, babies, astronaut ice cream, and family gatherings.
Christine Boulden, BS, NE-BC, HACP, CPHRM
Chief Nursing Officer
Career Related Experience: Prior to joining Signature Health, Christine served as Summa Rehab Hospital’s Director of Quality and Risk Management/Safety Officer, preceded by nursing and patient services leadership roles at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Summa Health System. Prior to those positions, she worked as a hospital-based Registered Nurse for eight years, including some experience as a psychiatric nurse early in her career. Christine holds an M.S. in Nursing Leadership and Management from Walden University, a B.S. in Nursing from Kent State University, Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC), Certification as a Healthcare Accreditation Professional (HACP), and Certification as a Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM).
Fun Facts: Enjoys spending time with her family and friends, kayaking, gardening, and sewing.
Eric Lewis
Chief Human Resources Officer
Career Related Experience: Eric has spent his career pursuing the alchemy of helping people thrive at work, searching for the intersection of purpose and opportunity in an environment where people can flourish with an integrated life. His professional experiences include global professional services firms, smaller agencies, non-profit organizations, and community groups where one thing is always present - individuals and groups of people seeking their understanding of meaning and success. From human capital to operations to strategic planning, he remains curious about what is possible when we put people first. Eric is a certified appreciative inquiry facilitator, SHRM-SCP human resources professional, and Ohio University alum.
Fun Facts: Eric enjoys most sports - playing softball, racquetball, and volleyball during the year and an avid Cleveland Guardians fan. He volunteers in the community including prison ministry, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and the City Mission. Otherwise, time is spent with family, friends, or reading from a growing pile of books.
Shannon Majoras, Esq.,
Chief Administration Officer
Career Related Experience: Shannon previously worked with Signature Health as outside counsel within a law firm’s health care group. She joined Signature Health in her current role in 2017.
Fun Facts: Avid Cleveland sports fan (Indians season ticket holder) and enjoys trying new restaurants.
Jared Lucas
Director, Information Technology
Career Related Experience: Jared has worked in IT for 26 years, with 20 of those years in senior management. Jared started with Signature Health as the only IT staff member. Since then, the department has grown to include support staff, software developers, business intelligence analysts, and system administrators.
Fun Facts: Jared enjoys gardening, cooking, photography, and software development.
Shayna Jackson, MSSA, LISW-S
Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Career Related Experience: Shayna has spent the last 35 years in the field of nonprofit work, with the last 25 years working in leadership roles. Her primary experience has been in working with individuals with behavioral health needs and helping develop integrated care programs for individuals to lead their best life.
Fun Facts: Shayna enjoys spending time with her family and all things animals! She has three dogs at home, and when she is not walking them, she is sitting with them on her lap while she knits.
Kelley Sullivan, RPh
Chief Pharmacy Officer
Career Related Experience: Kelley is a graduate of Ohio Northern University and has worked in the field of pharmacy for over 20 years. She joined Signature Health in 2011 as one of the first pharmacy employees.
Fun Facts: Kelley loves spending time with family and friends as well as traveling to warm locations.
Paula Anzlovar, BSCHE, MBA
Board Chair
Career Related Experience: Paula worked as a chemical engineer for 38 years. She also worked in technical, business, and research arenas.
Fun Facts: Enjoys sailing and traveling.
Heather Brissett, MSW, LSW, MNAL
Board Vice Chair
Career Related Experience: Heather is a former mental health social worker. She provided psychotherapy services to adults in individual, group, and marriage/family formats. She also treated a wide variety of mental health concerns, with a focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Heather has social service experience managing grant funded, community-based programs. She is an inspirational leader who tells stories that inspire action. Her teaching experience includes adjunct work at Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University, and The University of Akron.
Fun Facts: Heather is an avid traveler and a vicarious reader. She enjoys the world through these methods. Recently, Heather developed a passion for using balloons to create art. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her husband and adult children.
Charles Strawbridge, CPA, CMA, CGMA
Board Treasurer
Career Related Experience: Charles is a Controller for manufacturing and construction materials entities, owns a private CPA practice, and does cost analyst/financial reporting.
Fun Facts: Involved in church Finance Committee and Ohio Concerned CPA Network.
Giovanni DiLalla
Board Secretary
Career Related Experience: Giovanni owns and operates a copy machine company, since 1985.
Fun Facts: Enjoys traveling back to his hometown in Italy every summer. Also enjoys playing golf and bocce.
Michelle Echevarria, MD, MBA
Fun Facts: Michelle loves traveling to beach destinations with her husband and two boys.
Kelly Farrell
Career Related Experience: Kelly learned design and branding while working in advertising as an Art Director, Designer, and Account Representative for several national/regional brands. In 1990, designRoom was born. Her unique approach makes her a sought after national speaker on the importance of branding in behavioral health.
Fun Facts: Kelly has a unique talent for uncovering what's special about her clients. It’s her specialty, and the heart of how designRoom approaches branding.
Paul Fuller
Career Related Experience: Paul retired from the Ashtabula County Department of Job and Family Services where he worked for 34 years and served as Executive Director for seven years. Paul has extensive experience in human services and has served on numerous community boards and committees.
Fun Facts: Paul is an avid reader, with an emphasis on history. He is also a “do-it-yourselfer” and an Army Veteran. We thank him for his service.
Lillian Irizarry
Career Related Experience: Lillian is an outspoken advocate of mental health awareness, especially among minority communities. She is passionate about breaking negative stigmas and stereotypes that surround mental health. As a previous finalist for the “Stop the Hate” essay contest, Lillian has always been an avid supporter and believer in the importance of helping young people find their voice. She believes that every person has a unique story and that they deserve to be heard. In her own personal life, she strives to both learn and educate others about mental wellbeing.
Fun Facts: Lillian loves the theater! Whenever she can, she enjoys dressing up and going out to see a show. She enjoys musicals the most. Her favorite musicals include: “Hairspray,” “Hello Dolly,” “The Sound of Music,” and many more!
Josephine Jones, MPA, RN
Career Related Experience: Josephine has extensive experience in emergency, outpatient, and behavioral care in mostly inner city settings.
Fun Facts: Loves reading, especially Sci-Fi and Fantasy to relax.
Jennifer Sample, MPAS, PA-C
Career Related Experience: Jennifer has been a Physician’s Assistant since 2006, primarily working in emergency and community health services for the Cleveland Clinic. She is also an Admissions Coordinator and professor at Lake Erie College.
Fun Facts: Enjoys yoga and traveling.
Earl Tucker
Career Related Experience: Earl is a graduate of Ohio University and afterwards went on to enjoy a 30 year career as a paramedic, 19 of which were with Community Care Ambulance. Earl has always given back to his community, serving numerous roles including 4-H advisor, boy and girl scout troop leader, founding member of the Ashtabula Lighthouse Restoration and Preservation Society, Chairman of the City of Ashtabula Parks and Recreation Board, and ACDL Foundation Secretary. In 2021, Earl was appointed to the Board of Directors for Signature Health and advocates for the mental and physical health needs of Northeast Ohio.
Fun Facts: One of Earl's favorite quotes is “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Rev. Gregory Walker, M.Div., D.Min.
Lakecia Wild
Fun Facts: Lakecia utilizes various art forms, including music, drawing, and writing, daily to de-stress.