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Our Team

Derrick Lesnau

Chief Executive Officer

Brandee Smith, LPC-S, LCDC

Director of Clinical Services

Conrado Markel

Director of Operations

Sofia Ramos

Lead Case Manager

Jason Amato

Development/Operations Coordinator

Board of Directors

Andrea Anderson – Executive Producer of Live Events
Andi Narvaez – Trace
Clellan Hyatt – Lauritzen and Hyatt Business Management
Greg Keilin – Psychologist in Private Practice
Micah Clements – WaFd Bank
Will Bridges – Arlyn Studios, Lambert’s BBQ, Antone’s Nightclub
C.K. Chin – Restaurateur
Ellee Fletcher Durniak – Luck Productions
David A Flanary II – Fan Conspiracy
Patricia Lynn – The Wind and the Wave
Paul Oveisi – Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden
Pat Richter – Rigby Slack, PLLC
Marissa A. Rivera, Chair – Psychotherapist, Consultant
Courtney Santana – Musician
Carlos Sosa – Musician and Producer, Grooveline Horns
Savannah Welch – Actor/Musician
Brandee Smith – Dell
Gina Whittington – Whitt Ross

Clinical Advisory Panel

The Clinical Advisory Panel (CAP) is made up of mental health professionals whom the SIMS clinical team consult on policies,procedures, programming and continuing education opportunities. The CAP utilizes decades of professional experience and a diversity of knowledge to guide the clinical team, ensuring the best service provision for all SIMS clients.

Mary Combs, LPC
Jim Maxwell, LPC
Anita Jung, LPC
Dan Stober, LPC

SIMS is not a 24-Hour crisis line. If you are in crisis, please call 512-472-HELP or 911.

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