Executive Team
Dennis Cook
Abayomi Ige M.D.
Abayomi Ige M.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Cook oversees the general operations at WES and provides guidance and support to the
executive management team. With over twenty-five years of experience in administration, finance, management, and business planning, Mr. Cook brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.
He holds a Master of Public Administration deg
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Cook oversees the general operations at WES and provides guidance and support to the
executive management team. With over twenty-five years of experience in administration, finance, management, and business planning, Mr. Cook brings a wealth of knowledge to his role.
He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the Kennedy School of Government at
Harvard University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance/Economics from Roosevelt University.
Abayomi Ige M.D.
Abayomi Ige M.D.
Abayomi Ige M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Abayomi Ige MD is the Chief Medical Officer at Wes Health System. Dr. Ige has the responsibility of ensuring the delivery of quality medical care and excellent mental health services to all WES patients. In this role, he serves as the chairperson of the medical staff office with direct supervisory relationship with th
Chief Medical Officer
Abayomi Ige MD is the Chief Medical Officer at Wes Health System. Dr. Ige has the responsibility of ensuring the delivery of quality medical care and excellent mental health services to all WES patients. In this role, he serves as the chairperson of the medical staff office with direct supervisory relationship with the system’s Psychiatrists, Nurse practitioners and Nurses. He also oversees the operations of the quality management division.
Dr. Ige completed his basic medical medication and holds a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery, (MB:BS) degree from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He also earned a Post -Graduate Diploma in Psychopharmacology from the University of Munich, Germany. Dr. Ige completed a General Psychiatry residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Philadelphia and a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the Allegheny–Hahnemann University Hospital Philadelphia. He attended the Johns Hopkins University and received a Graduate Certificate in Business of Medicine program.
Dr. Ige is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
Dave Kittka
Abayomi Ige M.D.
Melanie Gray
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Kittka brings over twenty-five years of expertise in healthcare financial management and reporting, budget development, third-party reimbursement, and financing.
He earned his Master of Business Administration from Widener University, received a Bachelor of Science in Health Planning and Administration from Penns
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Kittka brings over twenty-five years of expertise in healthcare financial management and reporting, budget development, third-party reimbursement, and financing.
He earned his Master of Business Administration from Widener University, received a Bachelor of Science in Health Planning and Administration from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), and completed a financial management program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Melanie Gray
Abayomi Ige M.D.
Melanie Gray
COO, Pinnacle Enterprises & VP of Operations, PR & CR, WES
Melanie Gray serves as the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Pinnacle Enterprises LLC, the real estate subsidiary of the WES Health System. In her role, she oversees the general operations of Pinnacle Enterprises LLC and supervises the facilities management, marketing,
COO, Pinnacle Enterprises & VP of Operations, PR & CR, WES
Melanie Gray serves as the Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of Pinnacle Enterprises LLC, the real estate subsidiary of the WES Health System. In her role, she oversees the general operations of Pinnacle Enterprises LLC and supervises the facilities management, marketing, public relations, and community relations departments of WES Health System.
Melanie earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from St. John’s University, holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Development from Springfield College, and has completed a business management program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Lynne K. Hopper
Elizabeth Seeley
Elizabeth Seeley
Senior VP, Program Operations
Lynne K. Hopper is a seasoned mental health executive with over twenty years of leadership experience in designing and managing high-performing behavioral health programs. Licensed in Pennsylvania, she holds a Master of Social Work from NYU and has presented nationally on topics related to cultural competence
Senior VP, Program Operations
Lynne K. Hopper is a seasoned mental health executive with over twenty years of leadership experience in designing and managing high-performing behavioral health programs. Licensed in Pennsylvania, she holds a Master of Social Work from NYU and has presented nationally on topics related to cultural competence and resilience in mental health care.
Throughout her diverse career, Lynne has demonstrated a strong ability to optimize operational efficiency, achieve outstanding program outcomes, and secure new funding. As the Senior Vice President of Operations at WES Health System, she leads multi-state teams and pioneers innovative care delivery approaches, including telehealth and value-based performance models. Lynne is dedicated to building multicultural teams, promoting operational excellence, and engaging meaningfully with the community.
Elizabeth Seeley
Elizabeth Seeley
Elizabeth Seeley
Chief Clinical Officer
Elizabeth M. Seeley, LCSW has been providing community mental health services to vulnerable populations in Philadelphia since 1999. In her current role as Chief Clinical Officer of WES
Health System, Elizabeth is responsible for oversight of all clinical initiatives, clinical operations, medical records, quality manag
Chief Clinical Officer
Elizabeth M. Seeley, LCSW has been providing community mental health services to vulnerable populations in Philadelphia since 1999. In her current role as Chief Clinical Officer of WES
Health System, Elizabeth is responsible for oversight of all clinical initiatives, clinical operations, medical records, quality management and training. Elizabeth is trained in Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and is a certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapist and consultant.
She also provides individual, family and group therapy services, and specializes in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Elizabeth served on a task force established by the University
of Pennsylvania’s Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety that aims to increase cultural competence associated with evidence-based treatment of PTSD. This task force adapted the Prolonged Exposure model to be culturally considerate of the individual. Elizabeth is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a master's degree in social work from Rutgers University and a B.A. in Psychology from American University.
Tamika Stewart
Elizabeth Seeley
Tamika Stewart
VP, Delaware Behavioral Health Care Services
Tamika Stewart began her journey with WES in 2002, serving as a Program Director and then as a Vice President of Operations. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in expanding WES
beyond its Philadelphia roots, successfully leading the establishment of the first Chicago, Illinois office. A
VP, Delaware Behavioral Health Care Services
Tamika Stewart began her journey with WES in 2002, serving as a Program Director and then as a Vice President of Operations. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in expanding WES
beyond its Philadelphia roots, successfully leading the establishment of the first Chicago, Illinois office. After contributing significantly to WES through 2009, Tamika explored other professional opportunities but remained deeply connected to the mission and values of the organization.
In 2016, she returned to WES as a consultant, leveraging her expertise to support the agency’s growth and strategic initiatives. Her efforts included managing and overseeing seven school-
based counseling and social work programs in elementary schools across New Castle County, Delaware, from 2016 to 2021. In 2021, Tamika once again joined the WES team.
As WES continues to expand its reach and impact, Tamika is focused on identifying new opportunities and strategies to further the agency’s mission. She holds a BS in Psychology, a Master of Social Work (MSW), and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Tamika also earned an MBA, combining her clinical expertise with strong leadership and operational insight.
Love McCune
Shushma Shah
Tamika Stewart
Sr. Director, Information Systems
Love manages telecommunications for the WES Health System as the Director of IT. His responsibilities include overseeing voice and data systems, managing the EMR system, computer systems, applications, billing systems, servers, infrastructure, data security, and office connectivity.
Love earned his Bachelo
Sr. Director, Information Systems
Love manages telecommunications for the WES Health System as the Director of IT. His responsibilities include overseeing voice and data systems, managing the EMR system, computer systems, applications, billing systems, servers, infrastructure, data security, and office connectivity.
Love earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Temple University, a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Development from Springfield College, and an MBA from St. Joseph’s University. He has been with the organization since 1999, gaining extensive experience across various clinical and administrative departments, which has provided him with valuable insights into the programs, participants, communities, and funders that WES serves.
Shushma Shah
Shushma Shah
Shushma Shah
Director, Business Planning and Analysis
With over 25 years of experience in health and social services across Philadelphia, New Jersey, Chicago, Delaware, and Georgia, Shushma Shah brings a wealth of expertise to her role. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College with a Master’s in Social Service, she has dedicated her career to nonprofit work, fo
Director, Business Planning and Analysis
With over 25 years of experience in health and social services across Philadelphia, New Jersey, Chicago, Delaware, and Georgia, Shushma Shah brings a wealth of expertise to her role. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College with a Master’s in Social Service, she has dedicated her career to nonprofit work, focusing on fundraising and development in areas such as mental health services, older adult programs, and LGBTQIA+ youth initiatives.
In her current role, Shushma evaluates new opportunities and identifies strategic areas for growth across all WES programs, leveraging her ability to design creative solutions for both new and existing systems. By grounding her proposals in the realities of direct service, she delivers innovative strategies that meet stakeholder needs and foster meaningful program development.
Lisa Smith
Shushma Shah
Shushma Shah
Sr. Director, Intellectual Disabilities/OMY
In her current role as Senior Director, Lisa is responsible for the operation and development of an array of services for individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and autism and oversight of the psychiatric rehabilitation program for individuals with chronic mental illness. With
Sr. Director, Intellectual Disabilities/OMY
In her current role as Senior Director, Lisa is responsible for the operation and development of an array of services for individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and autism and oversight of the psychiatric rehabilitation program for individuals with chronic mental illness. With over four decades of service to WES and its predecessor organizations, her heart for service has led her to work to improve the lives of some of our most vulnerable populations.
Lisa received her BA degree in Organizational Psychology from Immaculata University and her MS in Organizational Development and Leadership from St. Joseph’s University.
Cherita Reese-Butler
Cherita Reese-Butler
Cherita Reese-Butler
Sr. Director, TCM, SCV/Multi-Therapy Services
Cherita Reese-Butler has dedicated 25 years to WES, where she has held various roles in providing behavioral health services to both adults and children. As the Executive Director of Multi Therapy Services, Cherita oversees behavioral health services in Collingswood, New Jersey, as well as the
Sr. Director, TCM, SCV/Multi-Therapy Services
Cherita Reese-Butler has dedicated 25 years to WES, where she has held various roles in providing behavioral health services to both adults and children. As the Executive Director of Multi Therapy Services, Cherita oversees behavioral health services in Collingswood, New Jersey, as well as the Blended Enhanced Targeted Case Management and Supervised Child Custody Visitation programs in Philadelphia, PA.
She earned her bachelor's degree in human services and criminal justice from Springfield College and a master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Eastern University.
Antoinette Colon
Cherita Reese-Butler
Cherita Reese-Butler
Director, HR & Risk Management
Currently serving as the Director of HR and Risk Management, Antoinette leads HR strategies, compliance, and risk mitigation. Antoinette has over 19 years of comprehensive experience, previously overseeing services for mid-sized and large employers in both Health Care, and Social Support agencies. She holds a
Director, HR & Risk Management
Currently serving as the Director of HR and Risk Management, Antoinette leads HR strategies, compliance, and risk mitigation. Antoinette has over 19 years of comprehensive experience, previously overseeing services for mid-sized and large employers in both Health Care, and Social Support agencies. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Gwynedd Mercy University and has furthered her executive skills with leadership training from The Wharton School.
Antoinette’s professional journey underscores her commitment to enhancing employee well-being and organizational resilience through effective workforce development strategies.
Jeffre James
Cherita Reese-Butler
Jeffre James
Sr. Director, Outpatient Services
Jeffre James, a Philadelphia native with a decade of experience, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapist and Consultant, renowned for his work with trauma survivors facing PTSD. He has supported at-risk individuals across outpatient clinics, schools, courts, and
Sr. Director, Outpatient Services
Jeffre James, a Philadelphia native with a decade of experience, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapist and Consultant, renowned for his work with trauma survivors facing PTSD. He has supported at-risk individuals across outpatient clinics, schools, courts, and correctional facilities, building a strong reputation in the local mental health community.
In addition to trauma therapy, Jeff helps clients navigate grief, loss, faith challenges, motivation, hoarding, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Passionate about men’s mental health, he focuses on topics such as masculinity, sexuality, loneliness, addictions, empowerment, leadership, and career development, while providing compassionate care for adults from diverse backgrounds.
Masters in Counseling and Bachelors from Cairn University. Licensed Professional Counselor for PA.