WATCh EAST STAFF
Deborah
Dion, Program Administrator
406.377.6001 ext. 27
A Dawson county native, Deborah began working with CCCS in
January 2005. She is a graduate of Dickinson State University, and Dawson Community College.
She holds a Bachelor of University Studies degree and an Associate of
Applied Science degree in Chemical Dependency Counseling. Deborah was formerly a Program Manager with AWARE, Inc. From 1995 to 2003, she served as a Qualified Mental
Retardation Professional at the Eastmont Human Service Center.
Jan Kruger, Administrative Assistant
406.377.6001 ext. 42
Jan came to WATCh East in January 2005 with 25 years of service at Eastmont Human
Service Center. She attended Montana State University at Bozeman,
Montana, and Northern Montana College at Havre, Montana. She is
also involved with animals and is a supporter of young people in rodeo.
Sandy Robson, Registered Nurse
406.377.6001 ext. 31
A native of Minot, North Dakota, Sandy began work with CCCS in April 2005.
She received her nursing degree from Miles City Community College. She
was formerly the Medical Services Supervisor at Eastmont Human Services
Center from 1995 to 2003. Most recently, Sandy worked as a Registered
Nurse at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care Facility.
LaVerne Trangmoe, Clinical Treatment Services
Supervisor
406.377.6001 ext. 38
LaVerne began her employment with the WATCh East Program in January 2005
as an Addiction Counselor, and was then promoted to Clinical Treatment
Services Supervisor in 2007. She previously worked in women's
ready-to-wear retail for 13 years, 6 of which were as an owner of a
women's dress shop. LaVerne brings to her position a Master's of
Education in Counseling specializing in addiction from North Dakota
State University in Fargo, North Dakota. She earned a Bachelor's
in Home Economic Education from the University of Montana in Bozeman,
Montana.
Pam Ley, Licensed Addiction Counselor
406.377.6001 ext. 32
Pam was hired as an LAC for WATCh East on April 17, 2006. She was
previously employed as an LAC at the District II Alcohol and Drug
Program for three years. She has Associate Degrees in Human
Services and in Chemical Dependency Counseling. In addition her
two certificates of achievement from Medtox Laboratories, Inc., Pam has
also received special training in: Meth Training, Co-Occurring
Disorders, Empowering the Individual from the Region 9 Meth Council,
Trail of Discovery from the Montana Gerontology Eastern Region
Conference, Treatment for Problem Gambling, Working with Youth at Risk
and Adjudicated Girls, MIP Curriculum Training, Substance Abuse
Prevention Specialist Training, ACT Instructors Training from the
Traffic and Safety Bureau, Crisis Training, and Multicultural
Counseling: Issues for Addiction Counselors. She has served on the
Advisory Board of Dawson Community College's CD Program and the Board of
Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Pam has also been a
business owner in Glendive as well as a member of the Chamber of
Commerce and the Women's Business Group.
Marie-Christine Lamphier, Licensed Eligible
Counselor
406.377.6001 ext. 36
Marie began her employment with WATCh East as a Security Technician in
April 2005. She was promoted to a Counselor Technician in April
2007, and then a Counselor LEC in July 2007. Marie previously
worked at Home on the Range and Estmont Human Services Center. She was also a Special Aid Teacher in
France for 14 years. She holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
degree in human services and an AAS in drugs and alcohol dependency from
Dawson Community College.
Paula Crumb, Case Manager
406.377.6001 ext. 37
Paula has been with the WATCh East Program since January 2005.
She was previously the manager of Grandview Retirement Home in Glendive.
Prior to that, she worked in a variety of positions serving persons with
developmental disabilities for nearly 15 years. She earned a
Bachelor's degree in Social work with a minor in Probation and Parole
from Chico State University in Chico, California. Paula also holds
an Associate's degree in Law Enforcement from the Butte Community
College in Oroville, California.
Kathy Stoner, Counselor Technician
406.377.6001 ext. 48
Kathy started with WATCh East in January 2005. Before her
promotion to this position, she worked as a Security Technician with
WATCh East; prior to that, she was a receptionist at a health care
clinic. She has completed training in Medical Terminology and in
Human Relationships in the Workplace.
Donna Buxbaum, Counselor Technician
406.377.6001 ext. 39
Donna began her employment with WATCH East in June 2005. She
previously worked for 5 years at Home on the Range, and as a kitchen
helper at Lincoln School. She has also worked in retail sales and
as a diet counselor. Donna attended Dawson Community College, and
has received extensive in-house training via staff meetings, in-services
and formal seminars. She was born and raised in Glendive, where
her and her husband farm and ranch.
Patricia Smith, Security Coordinator
406.377.6001 ext. 43
Patricia has been with CCCS since January 2002. She started her
employment as the Security
Supervisor at the WATCh Program in Warm Springs and then transferred to the
Glendive WATCh East Program when it became operational. Prior to
coming coming on board at CCCS, she worked as a treatment specialist at the Montana Chemical
Dependency Center in Butte, Montana. Patty earned a Bachelor's degree in
Occupational Safety and Health from Montana Tech of the University of
Montana in Butte, Montana. Patricia was born and raised in Anaconda,
Montana.
Harlan Rankin,
Security Supervisor
406.377.8763 ext. 47
Harlan came on board at WATCh East on Sept 5, 2005. He was
previously the owner and operator of a dry cleaning and laundry service.
He has had special training in Air Base Ground Defense and Law
Enforcement. He is retired from the Montana Highway Patrol.
Lawrence Stoner, Security Supervisor
406.377.6001 ext. 47
Lawrence started with WATCh East in February 2005. He was previously employed
as head of Housekeeping at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home. He was
also Chief Dispatcher at Halliburton in charge of scheduling for 230 men.
He took leadership training while serving three years in the military. He was born
and raised in Glendive, Montana.
Raymond Semingson, Security Supervisor
406.377.6001 ext. 47
Raymond came on board at WACH East in January 2005. Prior to that he worked at
a juvenile detention center. Raymond has attained special Skills
Training, First Aid, CPR, self defense, anger de-escalation, pepper
spray training, customer skills training, and phone skills.
Elaine Beeler, Security Supervisor
406.377.6001 ext 47
Elaine began her employment with WATCh East on March 12, 2005. She
brings with her a wealth of experience including 13 years at Eastmont
Human Services Center.
Pat Kronmiller, Maintenance Technician
406.377.6001 ext. 53
Pat began his employment at WATCh East in May 2005. He was previously
employed at a hardware store and has worked in maintenance at the Eastern
Montana Veteran's home.
Sherri Hendrickson, Food Service Coordinator
406.377.6001ext. 49
Sherri (Cheryl) became the Food Service Coordinator on for WATCh East June 15, 2005. She has over 25
years experience working in the food service industry. She is the mother
of eight and her greatest passion in life is children. She has worked as
a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for children. In
court cases, she represents the best interest of abused and neglected
children who have been removed from their homes. She has been a program
director and CASA volunteer for five years.
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