Kirk Kureska
Chief Executive Officer
Kirk has over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health care, with a proven formula of facility and organizational success. He is a highly energetic, resourceful and accomplished administrative professional with extensive experience in multi-state, multi-site management through onboarding of acquisitions, de novo projects, and enhancements within existing programs.
Prior to joining Promises Behavioral Health, Kirk served as regional vice president of operations for Signature Healthcare with four psychiatric hospitals, and as executive vice president of operations for Summit Behavioral Health. He also worked as divisional president for Acadia Healthcare, with seven addiction and acute psychiatric programs in five states, and as vice president of operations for CRC Health, with 22 addiction and mental health programs in nine states. During his career, he has held multiple site chief executive officer positions.
Kirk has served on several committees in multiple states on health care policy and implementation including the Affordable Healthcare Act, Parity and Parity Compliance, and National Standards of Care & Managed Care Level of Care Compliance. He was a committee member for the American Association of Addictive Medicine for the determination of placement criteria and justification of level of care medical necessity criteria for treatment of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.
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Kirk Kureska
Chief Executive Officer
John Phillips, MBA
Vice President, Operations
John brings decades of experience and wisdom to his role as vice president of operations. Before joining Promises Behavioral Health, he held positions as controller, chief administrative officer, chief executive officer and chief financial officer in the behavioral health field. But it is his own journey with recovery that makes this work so meaningful. He is grateful there was a place for him to receive treatment when needed and he is honored to be part of a company provides that same opportunity to others.
John holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of North Texas and a Master of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University. Prior to his work in behavioral health, he spent 20 years in the information technology and telecommunications industries in both technical and management positions. When not on the road for work, John loves to travel with his family.
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John Phillips, MBA
Vice President, Operations
John Hart, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
John brings 20 years of expertise as a strategic financial and operational executive to his role as CFO. He spent the last 16 years in the health care industry, managing and developing high-functioning finance/information technology teams and taking responsibility for the overall financial and operational strategy. He is excited to be working with this high growth healthcare company, and even more inspired to be part of an organization that is committed to delivering best-in-class healthcare services to individuals who strive for a better quality of life.
John is a CPA and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola University of Chicago, majoring in public accounting. Before joining Promises Behavioral Health, he was the Chief Financial Officer of an ophthalmology physician practice management company and a multi-specialty surgical hospital and outpatient surgery center company. In his free time, John enjoys hockey, golf, long walks, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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John Hart, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Kathleen Frossard, BSN
Sr. VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kathy is a leader in the health care industry with 30 years of experience. She specializes in all areas of marketing, from business development outreach and start-up to public company growth, to digital and traditional marketing. Kathy began her career on the front lines as a nurse at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s health system. She went on to become director of staff development/risk management for Summit Care Corp, LLC. She spent 19 years with HealthStream, where she served in multiples roles including senior director of client sales. Prior to joining Promises Behavioral Health, she was vice president of marketing and business development for Foundations Recovery Network. Kathy has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Regents College.
Kathy believes we are all touched by the struggles of those who suffer from mental health issues and addiction, and is committed to removing the stigma associated with seeking help. Part of her mission is to meet all people with acceptance, not judgement. In her free time, you may find her in the country with her husband and their Dachshunds, reading, texting with her daughters, and enjoying life.
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Kathleen Frossard, BSN
Sr. VP of Marketing and Business Development
Kathleen Burkett, CPA
VP & Controller
Kathleen is an experienced accounting professional who has worked in a variety of industries, including health care, restaurants, sports, manufacturing and distribution. She spent the first 10 years of her career with Ernst & Young, serving public and private companies of all sizes. She is a CPA and holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara.
Kathleen is grateful to work every day toward the mission to change the lives of our clients and their families. In her spare time, you may find her riding a dirt bike or traveling with her husband. She also loves baseball (Go Dodgers!) and volunteering.
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Kathleen Burkett, CPA
VP & Controller
Tiffany Dzioba, PsyD, LMFT
Corporate Director of Clinical Services
Tiffany received a doctorate in psychology from Alliant International University and a master’s degree in marital and family therapy from University of San Diego. Her greatest inspiration for helping people heal from addiction came from the pages of her own life. She saw the toll addiction takes on individuals and their families firsthand from a family member’s struggle with addiction.
Tiffany specializes in treating trauma, addiction and severe mental illness. She utilizes, and also trains other therapists, in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, motivational interviewing, and brief solution-focused therapy. In addition, she teaches organizations about addressing spiritual needs in therapy as well as trauma-informed care practices.
Prior to joining Promises Behavioral Health, Tiffany served as executive director and clinical director for several residential treatment centers in Malibu. She also worked as director of social services for a psychiatric health facility. Tiffany keeps herself in balance through exercise, yoga and live music or musical theatre. She has also taken an interest in cooking and aspires to Master Chef greatness.
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Tiffany Dzioba, PsyD, LMFT
Corporate Director of Clinical Services
Patrick Custer
National Director of Alumni
Patrick has almost a decade of experience in behavioral health as well as passion that comes from his personal story. After facing his own addiction in early adulthood and finding a new life in recovery, Patrick has dedicated his professional career to helping others discover the freedom he has experienced through his own treatment journey. As part of his commitment to serving the recovery community, he is working toward his licensure for alcohol and drug addiction counseling. Patrick is driven by a desire to be on the front lines of innovative healers bringing about an evolution of positive change in the lives of those brave enough to ask for help.
Patrick is an active volunteer in his community who believes that giving back is more than a hobby, but a privilege. He has served on various fundraising committees including The American Cancer Society, Renewed (Eating Disorder Coalition of Tennessee) and the Brentwood YMCA where he also served on the board and helped start a pilot program for children with special needs. When he’s not advocating for mental health and addiction or serving his community, Patrick can be found taking pictures of his dogs, Sully and Carter, for Instagram.
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Patrick Custer
National Director of Alumni