The Up Center Staff

The Up Center’s professional staff is among the best in the industry. “Caring,” “passionate,” “energetic,” and “proactive” are words we hear daily from our clients. We work quickly to explore new partnerships and fill service gaps or improve existing services.

The Up Center’s Leadership Team
Edward J. Welp, President and CEO
Dia DuVernet, Executive Vice President
Joan Strickland, Chief Financial Officer
Kellie Evans, Vice President of Residential Services
Sam Hochberg, Vice President of Adult Services
John Allen, Vice President of Financial Services
Andrea Long, Vice President of Counseling Services
Fred Weston, Director of Outpatient Services
Evelyn Howell, Vice President of Operations
Tonya Pass, Director of Human Resources
Christine Agbuya, Director of Marketing & Business Development
Devan MacConnell, Director of Development