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With more than 2,700 team members from Florida to Alaska, LifeView Group’s impact can be felt every day for those we serve. Each year, our team members provide:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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Kim McQuaig named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Year

Kim McQuaig, family support technician, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Year. With 18 years of experience, her passion for helping families navigate difficult circumstances shines through in every interaction. Kim provides in-home services to families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), working to prevent cases of child abuse and […]

A heart for healing: Rita Grandberry’s foster care journey

Rita Grandberry’s journey as a therapeutic foster parent is nothing short of remarkable. With a history of fostering that began over 30 years ago, Rita’s passion for giving back stems from deeply personal experiences. After her 21-year-old son was tragically murdered, she turned to foster care as a way to heal and honor his memory. […]

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Growing professionally: Melissa Caraway

For Melissa Caraway, what started as a detour from her original career path became a lifelong passion. Lakeview Center’s Special Populations Network (SPN) operations director reflects on a remarkable 31-year journey shaped by compassion, teamwork and a commitment to those who need it most. Melissa’s path to Lakeview Center began unexpectedly. “I went to college […]

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Mack Moore named director of Avalon Center at Lakeview

Milton, Fla. (Jan.7, 2025) – Mack Moore has been named director of Lakeview’s Avalon Center in Milton, where he will oversee mental health and substance misuse programs. Moore, a 27-year veteran of Lakeview Center, brings extensive experience in behavioral health and crisis intervention. As director of Avalon, Moore will manage outpatient services designed to support […]

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Congratulations to LifeView Group Team Member of the Quarter, Jennie!

Jennie Butler, benefits coordinator, has been named LifeView Group’s Team Member of the Quarter for her exceptional contributions to the annual Health & Welfare (H&W) audit at GCE, our affiliate providing career services for team members with disabilities. Over the past three years, Jennie has progressively taken on more responsibility in the audit process, and […]

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Career Journey Spotlight: Tonya Kerchoff

Tonya Kerchoff’s 30-year journey with Lakeview Center is a testament to the rich opportunities and the supportive environment that the organization offers. Her story is one of dedication, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to the populations she serves. Starting as a volunteer, Tonya’s path with Lakeview Center began just two days before she was offered […]

Career Journey Spotlight: Elyssa Forester

Our long-standing team member, Elyssa Forester, employment services manager, has gracefully navigated her 15-year tenure at LifeView Group through personal challenges and a deep-seated love for legal intricacies. Elyssa began working with us while she was still in college in 2009, initially assuming the entry-level role of behavior health technician at Lakeview Center’s West Florida […]