Experienced corporate guidance keeps our mission focused and our responsibility to our patients the top priority.

Haven Behavioral Healthcare’s leadership has more than 100 years of combined experience in the specialized management of psychiatric services. Our leadership focuses on building relationships with key physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinical professionals in order to provide the best clinical programs around.

Vern Westrich, President/CEO

• President and CEO of Haven Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (2006-present)
• President of Ardent Health Services' Behavioral Division (2002-2004)
• COO of Behavioral Healthcare Corp. (1999-2002)
• COO of Charter Behavioral Health Systems, where he was responsible for the operation of 80 behavioral healthcare facilities (1987-1999)
• Over 35 years of behavioral healthcare experience

John Fick, SVP/CFO

• Senior Vice President and CFO of Haven Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (2012 - present)
• Essent Healthcare, Inc. Senior Vice President Corporate Controller and Treasurer. (2009-2012)
• Essent Healthcare, Inc. Vice President Corporate Controller (2000-2009)
• PhyCor, Inc. Vice President of Financial Operations (1999-2000)
• PhyCor, Inc. Director of Financial Operations (1996-1998)
• Senior Manager at Ernst & Young where he received various promotions during this time period (1980-1996)

Page Barnes, EVP/Development

• EVP/Development of Haven Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (2011-present)
• CFO of Haven Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. (2006-2011)
• CFO of Ardent Health Services, Inc. (1999-2005)
• AmSouth Bank Healthcare Loan Portfolio Manager (1989-1997)
• VP of Institutional Investment at First Alabama Investments (1984-1989)

Senior Management Team