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Meet our Team

TCI’s Leadership Team is composed of experienced, mission-driven professionals dedicated to providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to youth in residential treatment. With diverse backgrounds in education, clinical services, and behavioral health, the team works collaboratively to ensure safe, structured, and healing environments. Guided by a commitment to accountability, innovation, and youth-centered outcomes, TCI’s leaders drive continuous improvement across all programs and services.

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Chief Executive Officer 

Bernie Polt, MBA

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Chief Financial Officer 

Matt Hebron, B.S.

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Chief of Operations (COO)

Amy Polt, M.ED, Type 75

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Director of Clinical Services

Renata Caldwell, LCPC, LSOTP

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Clinical Director, SPB Programs

Matt Haverstick, M.Ed, LPC

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SPB Programs and TCI Trainer

Ryan Weidenbenner, LCPC, LSOTP, LSOE

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Residential Director

Joey Wilborn

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Residential Director

Eugene Jones, B.S.

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Residential Director

Antoine Crowell, BS

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Unit Coordinator

Deonka Brown

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Unit Coordinator

Corey Coleman

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Unit Coordinator

Loren Watson

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Unit Coordinator

Arthur Sargeant

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Unit Coordinator

Seana Wren

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TCI Counselor

Danielle Washington, ACPC

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TCI Counselor

Matt Haverstick, LPC

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TCI Counselor

Norma Ward

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Bella

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Director of  Nursing Services

Crystal Dill, RN, PSN

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Director of  Foods, Buildings and Grounds

Fred Macklin

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Human Resources Associate

Connor Purcell

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Director of Medical Services

Dr. Jackie Hall-Davis

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Transitioning and Life Skills Coordinator

Donnie Foster, BS

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TCI Compliance, Youth Protection and Resolution Officer

Don Berry, BS and MS

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"Change Starts Today for Tomorrow's Future"

Transitional Center Inc. 

353 N. 88th St. Cahokia Heights, Il 62203

A Licensed and Accredited Agency

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