WMMHC welcomes Robert Lopp as new CEO
Robert Lopp committed to leading organization into next chapter
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Robert Lopp is the new CEO of Western Montana Mental Health Center.
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News from Carol Kruger, Western Montana Mental Health Center
MISSOULA — Western Montana Mental Health Center has a new Chief Executive Officer. Robert Lopp brings decades of leadership and team building experience to the job, joining WMMHC as it is poised for continued growth and innovation.
“I am honored to be leading Western Montana Mental Health Center during this critical time,” said Lopp. “This is a vital resource for our communities, delivering important mental health services to more than 7,500 clients – including children and other vulnerable Montanans – across 12 counties each and every year. I am eager to work with the WMMHC team, stakeholders, state and local government, community leaders, partner organizations as we focus on addressing the critical needs of our diverse communities.”
WMMHC provides a full spectrum of mental health and substance abuse services, serving as a premier community provider, employer, and partner in comprehensive behavioral health services. Its more than 291 employees operate 15 outpatient clinics and 3 residential treatment facilities across 23,000 square miles and collaborating with more than 50 local and reginal health care providers, social service agencies, and law enforcement entities. For a full list of patient programs and service locations, visit wmmhc.org.
The WMMHC Board spent months conducting a thorough search for a new CEO and are looking forward to having Lopp at the helm. “Robert’s leadership style and vision align perfectly with ours. He has the skills and knowledge needed to ensure we can continue to serve our patients with the care and attention they deserve both now and, in the future,” said WMMHC Board Chair Kyle Waterman. “I also want to acknowledge all the hard work our team has done to get us to this point. Everyone has contributed, and interim CEO Colleen Rubio and her team at Cascadia deserve a special thanks for preparing the organization for this transition.”
While Lopp’s resume includes experience across a broad range of industries, it is deep in healthcare experience, including being a co-founder of Rural Health Partners as well as Chief Administrative Officer of Mountain Pacific Quality Health. He has also served on the boards for Intermountain Children’s Home, Childwise Institute, and Flathead Valley Community Health Center.
