Our Leadership

We have 100+ years of leadership experience.

The Solari Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team are dedicated to empowering others in their transformation from hope to health. That also means creating an environment where our staff is empowered to use their skills and talents to help others. 

We put our decades of experience in crisis and human services to work creating comforting and supportive processes and data-driven programs that guide people to live healthier lives.

 

Board of Directors

Michael Horn

Commander, Tempe Police

Chair

Troy Lauterbach

President/CEO of NovaSource

Vice Chair

Anna Maria Maldonado

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Phoenix International Consultants

Secretary

Dennis Bourgeois

EVP Regional Sales Manager Consumer Banking, UMB Bank (Retired)

Treasurer

Jim Balman

Technology Executive (Retired)

Member

April Dickerson

CEO, Recovery Empowerment Network

Member

Mike Shore

President/CEO, HOM

Member

Josephine Jones

Public Fiduciary/Director

Member

Saul Blair

Retired Healthcare Executive

Member

Toni Poroda

Consultant, Headwaters, LLC

Member

Neal Thomas

President, Comtrans

Emeritus Member

Chief Executive Leadership

Justin Chase, MBA, LMSW, CPHQ, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer

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Justin is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in crisis systems, recovery-oriented systems of care, peer integration, non-profit organizational leadership and development. His expertise also includes developing sustainable, effective and efficient healthcare programs and systems. He has served as a behavioral health administrator, executive, network/program developer, direct practitioner and project manager within the public behavioral health and child welfare system for more than 15 years. 

 

Justin earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Social Work from Arizona State University and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. Justin is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Arizona, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Peer Support Specialist in the State of Arizona, Certified Crisis Interventionist by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and a Fellow with the National Center for Crisis Management and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Justin also serves on the International Council for Helplines Board of Directors. 

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Andrew Erwin, ESQ

President

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Andrew is responsible for day-to-day business operations of Solari’s Community Support and Crisis Response Network services, including the contact center. Andrew is a licensed attorney and prior to joining team Solari, he practiced in the areas of mental health, guardianship, conservatorship and probate. 

Andrew graduated with honors from the University of California Los Angeles where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law with a certificate in Family Law and Social Justice. Andrew was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2008 and is certified in healthcare compliance by the Health Care Compliance Association. Additionally, Andrew is a member of the Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs (ELMHSN) Section of the State Bar of Arizona. Finally, Andrew has served as the Co-Chair of the American Association of Suicidology’s Crisis Services Committee Since 2018.

Andrew and his partner Shannon have three children Amelie, Abigail and Benjamin. They have five chickens and a dog, Obi. Andrew and his family are huge soccer fans and are members of Phoenix Rising supporter section. The family loves camping in Northern Arizona and taking trips to Southern California beaches every summer.

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Thomas Matenaer, MBA

Chief Financial Officer

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Tom is responsible for the oversight and leadership of Solari’s financial operations which include the finance and billing teams. He is a results-driven financial management executive with expansive experience in budgeting and financial reporting, while developing and motivating skilled teams, building business relationships and effectively interacting with stakeholders at all levels. Tom has a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry, and has worked at integrated healthcare systems, medical groups and insurance companies. He has re-engineered key workflow processes, successfully implemented new practice management systems and developed financial record keeping systems with key performance indicators.

Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He is married with three adult children, an avid Green Bay Packer Football fan and enjoys hiking, golfing, and is an amateur gardener.

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Mark Griffiths

Chief Information Officer

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Mark is responsible for Solari’s information technology and business intelligence strategy and performance. Mark defines technology strategy ensuring alignment with organizational goals and patient experience. He is an award winner for customer experience, program delivery, and crisis management. Mark has vast experience transforming business operations and delivery processes through innovative digital solutions, at companies such as Kaiser Permanente, Cisco, Veritas and Verisign.

Mark graduated with honors from University of Cardiff in Wales, United Kingdom, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Systems. He also holds a Diploma of Marketing and attended the London School of Business in England. Outside of work, Mark enjoys time with his wife of 22 years Debi, rescuing Australian Shepherds and spending as much time hiking, biking and kayaking around Arizona.

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Beth Brady, LAC

Chief Brand and Development Officer

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Beth oversees Solari’s marketing, communications, community engagement, training and education programs. She is a dynamic leader with clinical mental health, suicide prevention, communications and employee engagement expertise. Beth was a Phoenix Business Journal Health Care Hero Finalist and ranked as one of two top Mental Health First Aid instructors in the state of Arizona.

Beth has been in the mental health field for more than 15 years. She is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), International Council for Helplines crisis center examiner, and is trained in performing psychological autopsy investigations. Beth earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health counseling from Argosy University. She currently serves as a member of Mental Health America of Arizona’s Board of Directors. Her clinical background fuels her passion for effective communications and marketing to reduce stigma of mental illness and connect individuals to care.  

Beth and her husband Jimmy have three fur kids, Richard the pup and Sharon and Christine their two cats. They enjoy traveling, camping and golfing together. Beth also enjoys interior design, true crime documentaries and cheering on her hometown team, the Minnesota Vikings!

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Marlo Rivera, LPC, NCC

Chief of Crisis Services

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Marlo oversees the programs of Crisis Response Network at Solari, which includes the nation’s largest non-profit crisis contact center. She oversees operational efficiencies and clinical quality with a focus on creating collaborative, high-performing teams. Marlo’s diverse experience includes call center operations, outpatient clinics and correctional settings. She has more than 15 years of supervisory experience in behavioral health settings and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Arizona and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

Marlo earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Western Washington University and her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Marlo loves football, is a Seahawks fan, and spends most of her free time boarding dogs, reading and kayaking with her husband.

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Tara Morgan

Chief Administrative Officer

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Julie Shockley

Chief Operating Officer

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Senior Directors

Tara Bingdazzo

Sr. Director, Eligibility and Care Services & Homeless Management Information Systems

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Tara oversees the programs of Community Support Network at Solari, which includes Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Eligibility and Care Services, 2-1-1 Arizona, Homeless Management Information Systems, MobilizeAZ and the Be Connected support line. 

Tara joined the team in 2015 to oversee the Serious Mental Illness (SMI) determination process and implement operations statewide. A significant amount of time was dedicated to traveling the state during this time to learn about the various communities and populations we would serve.  Since then, Tara has been responsible for the operational oversight of additional community support lines of business that Solari has acquired, expanding resources to continue building Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) services for all Arizonans. 

Tara has worked in public behavioral health in Maricopa County since 2004. Tara worked in direct care with the SMI population for five of those years and helped to implement one of the initial Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. Tara worked in Quality Improvement at the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) level in complaints, grievances and appeals, becoming well-versed in member rights. From there, Tara moved on to RBHA System of Care, where she played a vital role in integrated care implementation.

Outside of work, Tara enjoys exploring hiking opportunities around the world, being creative in the kitchen and spending time with her dogs.

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Tyler Rosensteel

Sr. Director, CSN Specialty Programs

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Ty oversees the specialty programs of Community Support Network at Solari, which includes the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), CSN Resource Systems, and the 211 Specialty Navigation Programs. He is an innovator in the human services sector specializing in inspiring change in systems of care to enhance the quality and efficiency of services delivered. As an expert in human services and data management, Ty serves on the Maricopa Continuum of Care Committee on Homelessness, the Arizona Health Improvement Plan Implementation Team and the Maricopa County Community Action Agency Commission.

Ty has been in the human services field for more than 15 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Ty is a Flinn Scholar and was named Young Man of the Year for the City of Phoenix.

Ty has two daughters, Cecilia and Isabelle, and two dogs, Carmel and Stella. The family has a variety of interests including cooking, board games, hiking, swimming and participating in their local church community.

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Thomas Bond

Senior Director, Marketing, Communications and Education

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Thomas oversees Solari’s marketing, internal and external communications, and education teams. He has more than 20 years of experience as a marketing and communications professional and began his career as a journalist, earning several writing awards. He has overseen numerous, statewide, multi-platform marketing campaigns to great success at Solari and in previous positions. He makes regular media appearances, in English and Spanish, on behalf of the company as well as coordinating Solari’s participation in national and local news coverage in print, broadcast, and digital media.

 

Thomas has lived and worked abroad in Spain and Colombia, and with his fluent Spanish, serves as the bilingual voice of Solari and its programs on multiple interactive voice response phone systems.

 

He is certified in Mental Health First Aid and is passionate about Solari’s mission of Inspiring Hope. Thomas is a Phoenix native and graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Communications. He enjoys leisure time with his wife and their four children and being outdoors.

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Cassie Villegas

Senior Director, Contact Center Operations and Clinical Services

She/Her

Directors

Advisory Council

Cori Reese

Area Director, AZ, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Advisory Council Member

Michael Schafer, PhD

Professor, ASU, School of Social Work

Advisory Council Member

William Riley, PhD

Professor, ASU Health Care Delivery

Advisory Council Member

Shana Ellis

Executive Director, ASU Homeless Action Nexus

Advisory Council Member

Candy Espino

CEO, Arizona Council

Advisory Council Member

Jessica Westmiller

Crisis Intervention Coordinator

Advisory Council Member

Josh Mozell

Attorney, FRGA Law

Advisory Council Member

Heather Carter

Executive VP, Greater Phoenix Leadership

Advisory Council Member

Melissa Kotrys

CEO, Contexture

Advisory Council Member

Amy Schwabenlender

Executive Director, Human Services Campus

Advisory Council Member

Sabrina Taylor

CIT Coordinator, Phoenix PD

Advisory Council Member

Bonnie Temme

Community Relations Program Manager, SRP

Advisory Council Member

Angela Schultz

Director of Constituent Affairs, Senator Kyrsten Sinema

Advisory Council Member

Michelle Moorhead

Executive Director, Teen Lifeline

Advisory Council Member

Tamara Player

CEO, Polara Health

Advisory Council Member

Mark Miller

Fire Battalion Chief Deputy, Phoenix Fire Department (Retired)

Advisory Council Member

Michael Pooley

Chief of Police, Apache Junction

Advisory Council Member

Pedro Cons

CEO, Adelante Healthcare

Advisory Council Member

Dr. Milton Mattox

Chief Technology Officer, Castle Shield

Advisory Council Member

Melissa Kowalski

Advisory Council Member

Sumir Bahl

Vice President, Bank of the West

Advisory Council Member

Tomas Leon

President, Equity Health Foundation

Advisory Council Member

Solari is more than
our name.

We keep our mission of “Inspiring Hope” short and simple because we believe in making a difference in every way we can.

Whether it’s by running our own programs, partnering with others on their programs, or providing consulting services and technology solutions, we make services accessible to those who need them most.

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