Meet Our Team at Pegasus Schools, Inc.
We have the most dedicated and compassionate professionals
Founder & Executives
Founder
Robert Ellis
- Credentials: 34 years Licensed Child Care Administrator, 38 years total child care experience
- Supervised by: Pegasus Schools, Inc. Board of Directors
CEO
Chris Moody
- Credentials: 21 years child total child care experience
- Supervised by: Pegasus Schools, Inc. Board of Directors
Assistant CEO
Nick Sedlachek
- Credentials: 3 years total child care experience
- Supervised by: CEO
Directors & Administrators
Program and Placement Director
Keith Bradbury
- Credentials: 23 years Licensed Child Care Administrator, 31 years total child care experience.
- Responsibilities: Assists CEO and Assistant CEO in all aspects of the program, as necessary
- Supervised by: CEO, Assistant CEO
- Supervises: Clinical Department, Medical Department, and Case Managers
Assistant Program Director
Meghan Ingalls
- Credentials: MA, LPC-A, ASOTP
- Responsibilities:Assists Program Director in all aspects of the program, as necessary.
- Supervised by: Program Director
Treatment Director
Chris Hazel
- Credentials: MEd, LPC, CCTP, certified TF-CBT Therapist, LSOTP-S, C-DBT, LCDC-Intern
- Responsibilities: Supervises clinical components; participates in admission assessments, master treatment plans, comprehensive plans of service, and plan of service reviews; facilitates and provides individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Supervised by: CEO, Assistant CEO, and Program Director
- Supervises: All therapists
Administrator
Eric DeHoyos
- Credentials: 19 years Licensed Child Care Administrator, 30 years total child care experience.
- Responsibilities: Oversees licensing standards, strategic planning, campus maintenance, and staff training; ensures compliance with regulations, manages operational needs, and provides ongoing education to direct care staff.
- Supervised by: CEO and Assistant CEO
Assistant Administrator
Roberto Fernandez
- Credentials: 18 years Licensed Child Care Administrator, 26 years total child care experience
- Responsibilities: Assists Administrator in maintaining licensing standards and level of care guidelines; assists in maintenance and operation of campuses; assists in training and continuing education of direct care staff in Pegasus Schools, Inc. Policies and Procedures and Minimum Standards of Residential Treatment Centers
- Supervised by: Administrator
Case Managers
Case managers provide individualized support and guidance to residents. They collaborate with residents, families, and treatment teams to develop and implement personalized treatment plans, monitor progress, coordinate services, and advocate for the needs of each resident.
Omar Tristan Estrada
- Credentials: 3 years total child care experience
Joe Ramirez
- Credentials: Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, 21 years total child care experience, 5 years as a Licensed Child Care Administrator
Jerald Reynolds
- Credentials: Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts and Sciences, 11 years total child care experience, 3 years as a Licensed Child Care Administrator
Alan Richardson
- Credentials: BA in Sociology, 10 years total child care experience
Lawrence Roberts
- Credentials: 10 years total childcare experience
Luigi Arellano
- Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, 23 years total childcare experience
Therapists
Therapists cooperate and coordinate with administrators on day-to-day operations. They participate in the development of all treatment plan reviews, host group and family therapy sessions, and offer individual therapy to residents as assigned.
Apache
Tonya Shankle
- Credentials: MSW, LCSW-S, LSOTP
Aztec
Therese Werner
- Credentials: MSW, LCSW, LSOTP, TF-CBT, LCDC-Intern
Cherokee
Rebecca Greenwood
- Credentials: MS, LPC, LSOTP, LCDC-Intern
Comanche
Chris Hazel
- Credentials: MEd, LPC, CCTP, certified TF-CBT Therapist, LSOTP-S, C-DBT, LCDC-Intern
Phoenix
Teresa Lancaster
- Credentials: MS, LPC, CCTP, certified TF-CBT Therapist, LSOTP, LCDC-Intern
Tejas
Catherine Willis
- Credentials: MEd, NCC, LPC-S, LSOTP-S
Healthcare Practitioners
Medical Coordinator
Christina Robinson
- Credentials: 10 years of childcare experience
- Responsibilities: Coordinates medical services, including appointments, medication management, and treatment plans; collaborates with healthcare providers to address residents' medical needs and maintain accurate medical records
Consulting Psychiatrist
Ziba Rezaee, MD
- *Minimum 3 hours weekly
- Responsibilities: Initial evaluation of all residents, monthly review of medication utilization and effectiveness, review of diagnostic assessments, and provision of interim evaluations as requested
- Services coordinated by: Program Director
