Leadership

Mr. Charles (Chuck) Troutman, FAHP, CFRE
Chief Executive Officer

In 2011, Chuck Troutman began his service as CEO of Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers providing leadership to current programs and two centers.  Mr. Troutman is passionate about the work at Murphy-Harpst and continually works to provide the most effective programs and care for the children and families served by the team of staff, volunteer leadership and donors of the organization.  Prior to coming to Murphy-Harpst, he served as Executive Director, Campaign for the WellStar Health System Foundation.  He also held a number of positions during 30 years of service with the American Heart Association, including Executive Director of the West Virginia and Alabama Affiliates and Deputy Executive Vice President of the Southeast Affiliate.  Mr. Troutman graduated from Bob Jones University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education.   He is a Fellow (FAHP) of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).  He is a pilot and restores vintage airplanes.

Management Team

Administrative:

Emily Saltino, Vice President of Development

Shirley Richardson, CPA, Controller / Chief Financial Officer

Danny Langley, Director of Environment of Care 

Clinical:

Karen Gibson, Director of Residential Services

Tia McKnight, Director of Program Support Services

Taryn Spates, Clinical Director

Arleen Wallace, Director of Specialized Foster Care

Principal Staff Contacts

Candance Beard, Director of Human Resources

Sarah Bunn, Admissions Coordinator

Chip Carter, Outpatient Director

Pam Kramer, Coordinator of Therapeutic Recreation

Karen Robinson, Director of Nursing

Tom Saltino, Director of Stewardship for United Methodist Churches

JoAnn Wright, Dietary Services Manager