Stephen Mallick
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Mallick
Chief Executive Officer
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Angel Chandler (MA. LCCA. LCPAA)
Chief Operations Officer
Angel has over 22 years of working in the mental and behavioral health field. She has demonstrated experience working in executive-leadership positions at other facilities, such as CEO of a residential treatment facility. Angel has played a key-role in the turnaround of several institutions, with client care always being top of mind. She notes that “this isn’t a job, it’s a way of life”, and is dedicated to serving her community. In her off-time God, her kids, and family she describes as her pillars of refuge.
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Angel Chandler
Chief Operations Officer
Dr. Gary Malone (MD)
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Malone is Board Certified in General and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also Board Certified in Psychoanalysis. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at UT Southwestern and a Senior Teaching Analyst in the Dallas Psychoanalytic Institute. He’s been named one of the “Best Doctors in Texas” (top 5%) 14 years in a row by Texas Monthly and is in their Hall of Fame. His passion is treating patients, with the hope of offering relief of suffering and giving people the opportunity to live fuller, more satisfying lives. He is married for forty years with two adult daughters. A college swimmer at SMU, he enjoys swimming, basketball and outdoor activities and even swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco last year!
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Dr. Gary Malone
Chief Medical Officer
Melvin Bennet (BA)
Director of Business Development
Melvin has over 45 years of experience working in the behavioral health and substance abuse industry. His first job was working with adolescent males in a residential setting, and that’s when he found his purpose, to help people find their way in life. Melvin’s favorite thing about his work is when he gets to connect with people, and help them find solutions to whatever problems they might be experiencing. In his time off, he enjoys spending time outdoors: Fishing, camping, boating. Working on his ‘68 C10 Chevy Pickup Truck. And mentoring young men in his church.
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Melvin Bennet
Director of Business Development
Tricia Martinez (LCSW)
Director of Finance & Utilization Review
Tricia has worked in the mental health field for over 10 years. She started in Admissions & Utilization Review, then expanded to Finance/Revenue Cycle. Tricia originally wanted to become a social worker and help people who were struggling from addiction and mental issues, but soon saw all the barriers clients had to overcome to get help. Since then, she has shifted her focus to more macro-level work, that aids in streamlining work processes which help her peers provide an exceptional level of patient care. Tricia is known to be a lover of the great outdoors, if she’s not out hiking a mountain, you might find her spending time with family at the beach.
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Tricia Martinez
Director of Finance & Utilization Review
Christine Swasey (LCDC)
Adult Program Manager
Christine has been helping people recover from substance abuse disorder for the past 11+ years. She began her career as a recovery advocate and worked her way up to Facility Director for a program that had over 200 inpatient RTC beds. At her last job Christine held the position of Clinical Director. When she’s not helping people recover from a hopeless state of mind and body, she enjoys spending quality time with her grandson, husband and her 3 dogs.
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Christine Swasey
Adult Program Manager
Valerie Proctor
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Valerie has over 22 years of business development experience in the behavioral health industry. She notes that her true passion is to members of her community who are struggling with addiction and mental health find help. Valerie works in Tarrant County and specializes in the Business and Industry market. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling to the beach, doing Pilates, and reading.
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Valerie Proctor
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Ronald Veal
Kitchen Manager
Ronald has worked in Food Service Management for 18 years and healthcare for 11. He has a Texas Food Safety Management Certification and is pursuing his B.A. at Tarleton State University. Ronald believes that both the Food and Healthcare Industry chose him. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his friends and family as well as cooking, fishing, and traveling.
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Ronald Veal
Kitchen Manager
Dominick A. Gulizo III, MSMFT
Director of Aftercare and Alumni Services
- How long have you been practicing?
I have been working in mental health since 2016. I have worked for different LMHA’s, such as Pecan Valley Behavioral and My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County. Additionally, I have worked for HHSC/Regulatory and JPS (Trinity Springs Pavilion). - What are your credentials?
I graduated with a dual master’s from Texas Wesleyan University in May of 2022. I studied both Marriage/Family Therapy and Professional Counseling. I am currently awaiting licensure. - How long have you worked here at Fort?
I have been with Fort Behavioral Health for 3-months come October 5th, 2022. - Why did you choose to work in this Industry?
For as long as I can remember, I always felt this tenderness and compassion for others in my heart. In going through my own battles with depression and anxiety I realized early on that I wanted to give back to this community in ways that helped me. I wanted to be that beacon of hope, that helping hand, that open door for someone who is struggling in their life journey. To be that support for someone who has lost all hope—to be present in this moment with others and to help them grow and understand the importance of resiliency, self-awareness, mindfulness, and care of self. - What’s your favorite thing about your job?
Being a support for others. Working collaboratively with others to ensure continuity of care. - What do you do in your off time?
I enjoy traveling with my partner/dog/nieces, spending time with family/loved ones, writing, music (such a cathartic release for me), meditation, and video games (Zelda/Pokémon/Mario are my favorites).
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Dominick A. Gulizo III, MSMFT
Director of Aftercare & Alumni Services