CEO
Beacon Mental Health
Kansas City, Missouri
Tom Petrizzo is the Chief Executive Officer of Beacon Mental Health Services in Kansas City. Tom has held that position since January 2014. Beacon is the safety net behavioral health provider for all the north Kansas City metro communities – collectively called the Northland. Last year, Beacon served over 9,000 people (adults and children) in the three counties (Platte, Clay and Ray) that comprise the Northland.
Prior to his position at Beacon, Tom was the CEO of the Ozark Guidance Center in Springdale, Arkansas. Tom served in that role from November 2007 until December 2013. Tom began his career as an attorney in Houston, TX, his hometown. He has a B.S. in Economics from Georgetown University, a J.D. from the University of Texas Law School, and a MSW (Masters of Social Work) from the University of Houston.
Tom has worked in non-profit behavioral health management since 1992. He is married to Teri Classick, and they live in Kansas City, MO. Tom enjoys spending time with his two daughters Jennifer and Madeline and their families, and he likes to hike, jog, and follow the Royals.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT