Executive Leadership Team

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to BCI

W. Daniel Cobbs, MPA, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer

Dan Cobbs obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Miami and his Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of North Colorado. Dan Cobbs is a Vietnam veteran with seven years of service in the United States Air Force. He served as an air traffic controller and was awarded a bronze star.

Prior to Bridgeway Center Inc. he was a CEO at a for-profit hospital, as well as non-profit hospitals for seven years. Dan Cobbs has served as the Chief Executive Officer at Bridgeway Center since January 1993. In July 1995, Dan was awarded a Proclamation from the Fort Walton Beach City Council, the Board of Okaloosa County Commissioners, and the Bridgeway Center associates and management staff for his "Creative Leadership, Financial Management and Diligent Efforts in making Bridgeway Center a model workplace in Okaloosa County." Sixty (60) new programs have been created and implemented to expand diversification for Bridgeway Center Inc. services since 1993.

Dan is certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), and has a background with over twenty years (20) of experience in healthcare administration.

In September 2006, Bridgeway Center Inc. was awarded the Best Employer by the Workforce Development Board of Oakloosa and Walton Counties.

He has initiated programs for Community Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Preventing Workplace Violence, and Crisis Response Teams (CRT) for Emergency Threat-Response Strategies for major employers.

Bonnie Rushton

Vice-President of Safety, Regulatory and Quality

Bonnie has been with Bridgeway Center for a total of twenty-four (24) years and is currently the BCI Quality Performance Services (QPS) Senior Program Director responsible for Safety, Regulatory and Quality, Employee Services Program, Medical Records, Transcription, Facility Maintenance, Safety, and Driving Schools/Educational Services. She is responsible for traffic education courses including the DUI School, the Substance Abuse Awareness and Education classes, Behind the Wheel Driving Lessons, and Financial Responsibility courses. Additionally, she is the community liaison for the Employee Assistance Program and the Chairperson of the Communication Awareness Workgroup for BCI.

While at Bridgeway Center, Bonnie has worked as the Misdemeanor Probation Department Supervisor, Quality Management Program Manager, and as the Executive Assistant/EAP Coordinator for the Chief Executive Officer.

Bonnie is a member of the American Society for Training and Development, Community Traffic Safety Team, Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization, and the local Chambers of Commerce.

Ms. Rushton was awarded Bridgeway Center's Distinguished Service Award in 2005.

Larry C. McFarland, LMHC, SPHR

Human Resources Officer/Vice-President of Employee Services

Larry McFarland is a military veteran with four years of service in the United States Air Force in the field of military police. He obtained both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from the University of West Florida.

Larry McFarland began his employment with Bridgeway Center, Inc. in 1986, as a Technician in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. he worked in a variety of positions of ever increasing levels of responsibility during the next ten years. He was the Inpatient/Community Services Programs Director. In 1999 he was then promoted to the Outpatient Counseling Services Program Director. Larry was promoted to the position of Human Resources Program Director in 2004. In 2006, Larry was promoted to Human Resources Officer and Corporate Vice-President of Employee Services.

Prior to joining the staff at Bridgeway, Larry worked in both adult and children's inpatient psychiatric treatment units of private for-profit hospitals and as a county youth shelter worker.

Larry McFarland is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). In January 2010, Larry earned his national certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Larry provides specialty training in Preventing Workplace Violence for major employers.

Lawrence E. Mundy, MCSE

Chief Information Officer

Larry Mundy is a military veteran with eight years of active duty in the United States Navy. Besides serving at sea, Larry served as an instructor in the Navy's highly regarded Nuclear Power Program, teaching Electronics, Reactor Physics, Reactor Operations and Control and Reactor Protection Analysis.

Larry Mundy has been with Bridgeway Center since 1994. Larry is the Chief Information Officer for Management Information Systems at Bridgeway Center, Inc. In 2000, Larry was certified as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE). In 2006, Larry was promoted to Corporate Vice-President of Information Technology and Networking.

Prior to joining the staff at Bridgeway Center, Inc., Larry spent the previous ten years in consulting and sales of computer systems and solutions. As the founder and owner of his own Atlanta-based retail storefront, he became well versed in the needs of providing customer service focused solutions. Clients ranged from small medical and dental practices to $20 million manufacturing companies.

Larry spends much of his off-work time supporting his children and their teammates in their various sporting activities. He is also very active in his church, Shalimar United Methodist Church.

Phillip Love, Ph.D., CHFP

Chief Financial Officer

Phillip Love is the Chief Financial Officer/Vice-President of Financial Services for Bridgeway Center, Inc. Phillip began his employment with Bridgeway Center Inc. in 2006. He brought with him eleven years of experience with Florida Department of Children and Families in District 13 where he oversaw the service contracts and budgets for: Family Safety, Aging and Adult Services, Developmental Services, Substance Abuse/Mental Health, Health Services and Economic Self Sufficiency.

Prior to joining Bridgeway Center Inc., Phillip served as the Chief Financial Officer with two Florida based Behavioral Health Centers: The Harbor Behavioral Health Care Institute and The Centers.

Phillip received his doctorate degree in Business Administration from Concordia College, West Virginia Branch. His strengths in Accounting, Medicaid Reform, Contract Administration, as well as his depth of experience in the Florida behavioral health care system contribute greatly to the Bridgeway Center Inc. Team.

Allison Velez, LMHC, CAP

Clinical Systems Analyst

Allison has been employed with Bridgeway Center Inc. since August 2000. Allison was promoted to Community Services Program Director II for Bridgeway Center Inc. in 2005. In 2006, Allison was promoted to Corporate Vice-President of Clinical services. Allison has worked in the Behavioral Health field since 1992. She has worked in multiple levels of care, from inpatient acute care to outpatient private practice. Her areas of professional experience include: children, adolescents, families, adults and substance abuse. Allison has advanced training in Substance Abuse, Behavioral Assessment and Management and PTSD. She graduated from Troy State University in 1995 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She obtained her Master's degree in Counseling and Human Development from Troy State University in 1998. Allison received certification as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 1998.

In February 2011, Allison transitioned into a new role at Bridgeway Center Inc (BCI) as the Clinical Systems Analyst. Her responsibilities include: clinical software training for applied knowledge, QPS Performance Improvement Advisor, and Operational Accreditation Readiness.

In 2008, Allison was promoted to Bridgeway Center, Inc. Clinical Officer, responsible for Care Management in Case Management Services, Integrated Treatment Services, Outpatient Services, Residential Services, Family Support Services, Independent Living Program Services, Managed Care Director for AHCA/DCF Managed Care Plan, Rape Crisis Center, 24/7 Emergency/Crisis Services, Inpatient Services of CSU and Detox, Crisis Hotline and Primary Representative to the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence. Allison is trained as a clinical therapist with a specialty in Co-Occurring Disorders. Her experience includes Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD) training and drug free workplace training.

Updated: 09.06.11