Dr. Daniel Salmeron is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with more than two decades of clinical experience practicing in both acute care and behavioral health settings. Since earning his medical degree in 2002, he has dedicated his career to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care with a focus on prevention, wellness, and long-term health management.

Based in Metairie, Louisiana, Dr. Salmeron is affiliated with several respected healthcare institutions within the LCMC Health system, including Lakeview Regional Medical Center and East Jefferson General Hospital. He also provides care at Oceans Behavioral Hospital, River Place Behavioral Health, and Beacon Behavioral Hospital.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Salmeron is committed to improving access to quality healthcare for diverse communities. He is known for his compassionate approach and for building strong, trusting relationships with his patients.

Brittany Chambers Castillo is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatry, and community-based behavioral health care. She is deeply committed to helping individuals feel heard, supported, and understood while navigating their mental health journeys. Brittany is passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and believes strongly in whole-person wellness, recognizing the important connection between mental, physical, and emotional health. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, she strives to improve access to quality behavioral health services for individuals and the communities they call home.

Donald A. Dearman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in mental health since 2009. He provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children, adults, and older adults across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Donald is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that promotes stability, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Christopher “Chris” Hymel, M.B.A. is a seasoned finance and operations professional with more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience. His expertise spans budgeting, financial analysis, asset management, and business process improvement, supporting small to mid-sized organizations in achieving strategic and mission-driven goals.

He brings extensive experience in capital and expense budget management, revenue assurance, workforce modeling, and personnel leadership. Known for designing effective financial tracking systems and improving accounting processes, Chris has successfully led audits and cross-functional initiatives. He is also a co-inventor on two U.S. patents related to inventory and fixed asset management.

Combining strategic financial planning with hands-on operational insight, he leverages advanced technical expertise in Excel, Access, QuickBooks, and financial modeling to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and informed decision-making across organizations.

Tim Jones brings more than three decades of healthcare experience spanning sales, marketing, and administrative leadership. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1989 and went on to complete his Master of Social Work at the University of Southern Mississippi in 1992.

Tim’s diverse professional background provides him with a unique perspective on the intersection of clinical care, operational strategy, and community engagement. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for strong relationship development, strategic growth, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems.

Above all, Tim is a proud father of two daughters and grandfather to two grandsons, values that continue to shape his commitment to service, integrity, and meaningful impact.

Erika Hardy is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Health Information Management, she brings over 25 years of leadership in health information operations, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness. Her expertise spans JCAHO, DHH, and CMS standards, supporting organizations in maintaining regulatory excellence and operational integrity.

An AHIMA-certified ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, she provides strategic coding education that strengthens documentation accuracy, compliance performance, and reimbursement outcomes.

Tammy Olah Foster brings more than 30 years of senior-level Human Resources leadership, delivering strategic HR solutions that protect organizations, strengthen teams, and drive measurable results.

Her expertise spans Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Compensation and Benefits design, Data Analytics, Leadership Development, and Organizational Training. Tammy partners with executive teams to reduce risk, improve retention and recruiting outcomes, and build strong, accountable leadership pipelines.

Known for turning complex HR challenges into strategic advantages, she provides practical, data-driven strategies that align people, performance, and profitability.

Douglas Riggs brings 48 years of fire service leadership with the Springfield and Hammond Fire Departments, serving in progressive command roles including Firefighter, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief. He retired from the Hammond Fire Department in 2015 with the rank of Captain, following a career defined by operational oversight, personnel leadership, and strategic emergency management.

He also brings 28 years of experience as a certified fire alarm technician, with extensive expertise in fire protection systems, building safety, infrastructure risk assessment, and code compliance. His combined operational and technical background provides a comprehensive perspective on structural safety and community risk mitigation.