Heath Bechler, LCAC, MBA Chief Executive Officer, Cherry Creek Treatment Center Heath Bechler is the Chief Executive Officer of Cherry Creek Treatment Center, where he leads an innovative program that blends evidence-based substance use treatment with strengths-based approaches, including Gallup’s CliftonStrengths and Positive Psychology. With his undergraduate in Psychology from Kansas State, Masters in Christian Ministry from Friends University and an MBA from Tabor, he has also achieved nearly three decades of experience in behavioral health across many positions. Heath began his career as a third-shift behavioral health technician before serving as a counselor for five years and then administrator across clinical and executive departments. His deep clinical grounding informs his leadership, ensuring that organizational decisions remain rooted in client care. From 2002 to 2012, Heath owned and operated his own company, gaining valuable entrepreneurial expertise. He later spent several years as a consultant, helping treatment centers improve operations, outcomes, and compliance before returning to full-time program leadership to launch Cherry Creek. During his time following the sale of his company, he also was an adjunct educator for Cowley College, instructing AP and college students in Psychology, Sociology, Public Speaking, Leadership, and two of his most recent academic passions, Micro and Macroecononomics. , Heath had the opportunity to speak nationally on numerous topics, including burnout, innovations to cognitive approaches, and alternative sentencing initiatives for drug offenders on Fox News nationally (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ohio-ballot-measure-seeks-to-reform-drug-laws). He also received commendation for assisting the community of Hesston during a mass shooting event, providing Critical Incident Stress Debriefing services as a part of his role as CEO of EMPAC Employee Assistance. Most recently, Heath was recognized by his high school for his work in the treatment field, establishing a permanent plaque on Hutchinson High School’s Wall of Honor ( https://www.usd308.com/o/hms-7/article/1758770). Heath’s leadership style emphasizes structure, autonomy, and individualized development, empowering clients and staff alike to reach their full potential. Beyond his professional work, Heath enjoys rock hounding, mountain biking, and spending time with his four sons.