Mountain Valleys Health Centers Management Team
Dave Jones, CEO Emeritus
Dave Jones has served as chief executive officer of what is now Mountain Valleys Health Centers since 1987. He was originally hired by Big Valley Medical Services, Inc., in Bieber. Big Valley… Full Bio
Shannon Gerig, R.N., CEO
Shannon was born and raised in Yakima Valley, Washington. She received her bachelor’s degree for science in nursing in 1994 from the University of Washington. She currently lives in Bi… Full Bio
Susan Knoch, R.N., COO
Susan was born and raised in the wonderful Intermountain Area, where she attended Fall River Elementary and High School and graduated in 2002. In school, she enjoyed playing volleyball and bask…Full Bio
Dr. Steve Mckenzie, CMO
Gary Krupa, D.D.S., FICO, Director of Dental
Biography coming soon.
Michelle Salters, CCO
Michelle lived in Fontana, California, until the age of ten. My family moved to Burney in 1971 and I lived there until I married Addison Brent Salters in 1983 and moved to Big Valley. I ha… Full Bio
Scott Putnam, CIO
Scott began working at Apex as a technician while still a Shasta High School student. By age 25, he became president of the company. Scott has more than 20 years of experience in design, imp… Full Bio
Brandon Watkins, CFO
Brandon grew up in Big Valley and went on to earn a degree in business economics from UCLA…Full Bio
Carol Morris, Site Manager
Carol Morris is the site manager for Burney Health Center, Burney Dental Center, and Fall River Valley Health Center. Carol has been involved in the healthcare of the Intermountain Area sin… Full Bio
Raymond P. Mandel, Ph.D.
Behavioral Health Director Dr. Mandel was born in Santa Cruz, California, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He returned to California when he was 19 years old and has worked in the human service ar… Full Bio
Jean Ludwigsen, R.N., Transition of Care
Jean Ludwigsen is not new to MVHC, having filled in for many years as an RN. Now, she is the full-time Transition of Care coordinator. The TOC coordinator oversees the process of con… Full Bio
Gretchen Sharrah, Site Manager
Gretchen comes to Mountain Valleys Health Centers with years of medical and professional experience. She is the current site manager for Mount Shasta Health Center and Weed Health Center.
Joelle Clayton, Site Manager
Joelle Clayton was raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon and graduated from Mazama High School in 2001. After starting her own family, she decided to pursue a career in the healthcare field…Full Bio
Sue Peterson, Human Resources Manager
Susan Peterson is the human resources manager for MVHC. She attended college at Simpson University and Shasta College before coming to work at Big Valley Health Center in May 2002. She has… Full Bio
Amanda DeForest, R.N.
Amanda was raised in beautiful Battle Mountain, Nevada. She attended college and graduated with an R.N. degree in 2016.
Martha Ugbinada, Quality Coordinator
Martha Ugbinada has been working for Mountain Valleys Health Centers since 1999. Martha has a passion for healthcare and it shows with her compassion with patients!
Teri Schmitt, Health Information Specialist
Teri Schmitt was raised in Hat Creek, California, and graduated from Fall River High School. She is the youngest of five children. Her parents are both from longtime local families. She has two sons… Full Bio