January, 2026
Victory Center Hosts Super Bowl-Themed Team Lunch
Staff and participants at the Victory Center in Johnson City recently came together for a Super Bowl-themed lunch to encourage team bonding and connection.
The event featured themed food, team colors, and a relaxed atmosphere where everyone could enjoy time together outside of their regular routines. Laughter, conversation, and friendly Super Bowl spirit strengthened relationships and fostered a sense of community among those in attendance.
Events like this support the Victory Center’s focus on teamwork, engagement, and positive connections within its program.
MAR Referral Update
An update is being shared regarding MAR referrals. At this time, MAR is accepting new referrals for clients with insurance only. Please note that there continues to be a cap on available grant-funded slots.
Staff who wish to refer a client are encouraged to reach out to the MAR team for additional information or to begin the referral process. Referrals and questions can be directed to MARReferral@frontierhealth.org
New Site Director Announced at Community Connections
Community Connections welcomes Colleen Estridge as its new Site Director, effective Monday. Colleen replaces Mike West in this role. Staff are asked to update documents accordingly to reflect the leadership change.
Monica Tucker Honored for Crisis Response Work
Monica Tucker was recognized at the Bristol, TN Police Department Awards Ceremony on February 7, receiving the Best at Crisis Management and Bridging the Gap awards for her work as a Mobile Crisis Co-responder.
Her role supports collaboration between behavioral health services and law enforcement to better serve individuals in crisis.
Changes in the Human Resources Department
The HR team would like to provide an update regarding recent changes within the department. Sara Wicker has transitioned to a new role outside of Frontier Health. We appreciate her contributions and wish her the best in her next endeavor.
During this transition period, some HR responsibilities have been reassigned until a replacement is hired. Please see the updated contact list below for assistance with specific HR needs.
Ron England
Benefits, FMLA, employee relations, HERSA, ADA, Workers‘ Comp, OSHA, LEIE, Reporting & Kronos Workflow processing
Kay Stout
Organizational Development & Training
Lydia Birdwell
HR Receptionist, New Hire References, HERSA & Employment Notices
Tina E. Johnson
Applications & Hew Hire Orientation, Background & Fingerprints
Loran Campbell
Benefits, Workman’s Comp, FMLA & Life Events
Robin Greer
Application, Recruiting, Referral Bonuses, Kronos Resets & Job Fairs
Work Anniversaries
40 Years
Jorge Fuchs
30 Years
Mary Frances Hobbs
Deborah Carico
Wendi Rose
5 Years
Charity Akers
Chanda Humphrey’s
Deborah Chambers
Kimberly Matheson
Desiree Whetstone
Morgan Thompson
Kristina Ayers
Erica Broyles
Mina Massey
Tommy South
John Crotty
20 Years
Cara Metcalf