
Chief Executive Officer
Peter J. Pruitt III, M.Ed., is an Akron native with over 25 years of experience in mental and behavioral health for youth and adults. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education from Baldwin-Wallace University and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from
Cleveland State University, and a Mast
Chief Executive Officer
Peter J. Pruitt III, M.Ed., is an Akron native with over 25 years of experience in mental and behavioral health for youth and adults. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education from Baldwin-Wallace University and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from
Cleveland State University, and a Master's in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. Throughout his career, Peter has served in various roles, including residential treatment specialist, intervention specialist, dean of students, and assistant principal.
Please feel free to contact Pete at:
216-232-5455 ext. 700 or petep@peterjamesbh.com

Chief Financial Officer
Airian Pruitt, MAcc, is an East Cleveland native with over 25 years of experience in
Accounting and 12 years' experience in mental and behavioral health for adults. She holds
a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Baldwin-Wallace College (now University), and a
Master's in Accounting from Cleveland State University.
Chief Financial Officer
Airian Pruitt, MAcc, is an East Cleveland native with over 25 years of experience in
Accounting and 12 years' experience in mental and behavioral health for adults. She holds
a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Baldwin-Wallace College (now University), and a
Master's in Accounting from Cleveland State University. Airian has served in various roles,
including local and federal government.
Please feel free to contact Airian at
216-232-5455, ext. 701 or airianp@peterjamesbh.com

Director of Operations
Todd Fox holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baldwin-Wallace University and a
Master's in Counseling from Heidelberg University. With over 25 years of experience
addressing the mental and behavioral needs of youth, he has served as a classroom teacher, an elementary principal, a school counselor, and a suc
Director of Operations
Todd Fox holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baldwin-Wallace University and a
Master's in Counseling from Heidelberg University. With over 25 years of experience
addressing the mental and behavioral needs of youth, he has served as a classroom teacher, an elementary principal, a school counselor, and a successful high school coach.
Please feel free to contact Todd at
216-232-5455 ext. 713 or toddf@peterjamesbh.com

Clinical Director
Joy Jackson, a native of Warrensville Heights, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Cleveland State University and a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University, where she also earned a Certificate in Non-Profit Management (CNM). With over 20 years of ex
Clinical Director
Joy Jackson, a native of Warrensville Heights, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Cleveland State University and a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University, where she also earned a Certificate in Non-Profit Management (CNM). With over 20 years of experience in social work, Joy specializes in mental health, child welfare, aging-out youth, and leadership development, bringing both direct service and managerial expertise to her work.
Please feel free to contact Joy at
216-232-5455 ext. 702 or joyj@peterjamesbh.com
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