The Human Services Center places a high priority upon recruiting and retaining a diverse and qualified professional staff. Distinguished professionals licensed and/or certified in psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, and counseling provide an effective and responsive work force whose goal is to improve the quality of life for those we serve.

The professional staff of the Human Services Center is composed of:

The Center places a premium on maintaining a clinical staff who have the credentials and experience to respond to the diverse needs of our clientele.

Key Personnel

Dennis W. Nebel, Psy.D has served as the Executive Director of the Human Services Center since 1992. He has over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. As executive director, Dr. Nebel has orchestrated the introduction of a number of new programs, which involved the expansion of HSC’s staff from 100 in 1992 to over 200 in 2005. In 1997, the Center was recognized by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce as the “Business of the Year”. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as clinical director of the Center. Dr. Nebel received his bachelor’s degree from St. Vincent College, his master’s degree from St. Francis College, and his Psy.D. from Baylor University.

Mark Matta, D.O. is the Medical Director of the Human Services Center. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience from Allegheny College and a Doctor of Osteopathy from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. From 2003–2007 he performed his psychiatric residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. In addition to serving as HSC’s Medical Director, Dr. Matta is also a staff psychiatrist with the behavioral health program of Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

Roger Smith, Ed.M. has held the position of Director of Community Services for the Human Services Center for over 20 years. During his tenure he has been responsible for the development of a variety of programs. He has secured over 8 million dollars in funding from a variety of public and private sources to support agency initiatives. He is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and received his master’s degree from Harvard University.

Jeffrey Stockdale, CPA is the Finance Director for the Human Services Center. He began his career in public accounting with Ernst & Young and later served as the finance director for a variety of organizations in the non-profit sector in Ohio. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Accounting from Ohio State University in 1988, and became licensed in 1991.

David Aldan, SPHR is the Director of Operations for the Human Services Center and has served in this capacity for 5 years. He has 28 years experience in human resources and safety in various organizations, both for profit and non-profit.

Michele Kelly-Thompson, MA has served as the Director of Clinical Services since July, 2004. She has been an employee of HSC for 18 years and served in a variety of clinical/managerial roles including Director of Outpatient Services and Director of Children’s Services. She has previous experience in the inpatient psychiatric units as well as the state correctional setting. She completed both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Edinboro University in 1981 and 1982.

Steve Plyler, MA assumed the position of Residential Director in June of 2004. Prior to this he was the Base Service Unit Director. He has been employed by HSC since 1991. Mr. Plyler earned his Master of Arts in Counseling from Slippery Rock University and his Bachelor of Science degree from Edinboro University.

Board of Directors:

• Marvin Lebby
  President


• Paul Lynch, Esq.
  Vice President


• Linda Speed
  Secretary


• Jon Kosior
  Treasurer


• Frank Aloi
• Douglas Danko
• John DeCaro, Ph.D.
• Jeff Grossman
• Kenneth Huddle
• Walter Luikart
• Gary F. Lynch, Esq.
• Susan Miller

• Georgia A. Ross
• Philip J. Schaville, O.D. P.C.
• Thomas A. Shumaker
• George Stefanis, R.Ph.
• Fred Stoner, M.D.
• Arthur Zarone

Chair, Lawrence County
  School Superintendents
  Professional Advisory
  Committee

Director Emeritus

• Daniel Levine

Executive Director

• Dennis W. Nebel, Psy.D.