Stanley Gilbert to retire as CEO of Klamath Basin Behavioral Health after 35 years

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The following is a press release from Klamath Basin Behavioral Health

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – After 35 years of service, Stanley Gilbert has announced that he will retire from Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) in October 2021. The KBBH Board of Directors has retained a professional executive search firm to lead the recruitment efforts for a new CEO. Three finalists, including one internal candidate, have been selected to participate in the final round of the interview process. The Board expects to name a successor in August 2021.

Stan joined KBBH in 1986 bringing a demonstrated history in progressive mental health care and a passion for ending the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use disorders. Under his inspired, decisive leadership and progressive vision, KBBH grew from a child and family treatment center serving less than 50 consumers, to the largest behavioral health provider in southern Oregon, serving over 8,000 children, adolescents, and families. A community organizer and thought leader at a local, state, and national level, Stan has sat at the forefront of social growth in Klamath County and holds a steadfast commitment to the development, delivery, and administration of behavioral health programs that empower individual change.

With Stan’s guidance, passion for public service and experience in legislative advocacy, fund development, and contract negotiation, KBBH has established a community-wide system of care model that incorporates the value of outcomes-based programming. Stan is an impassioned storyteller who incites action and collaboration from likeminded experts. His professional legacy includes the chief administration of a broad continuum of behavioral health programs, and his personal passion centers on the continued growth of his successful adult children and beautiful granddaughter and new grandson – whom he looks forward to enjoying more time with during retirement.

“Besides my successful children and beautiful grandchildren, leading KBBH’s growth from a small child and family treatment center to the largest one-stop behavioral health clinic in southern Oregon has been the highlight of my life. I am inspired by the people and resiliency of Klamath County and hope that my legacy includes the belief that empowering positive change is not only possible, but our responsibility” said Stan Gilbert, KBBH Chief Executive Officer.