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President & Chief Executive Officer
Larry Birch, LMHC
Before coming to The Grove in 2001, Larry Birch was the President/CEO
at First Step of Sarasota for 10 years. He has dedicated his career
to substance abuse treatment and administration as well as having
had private consulting and treatment practices. He has also been
an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Florida, University
of Tampa and Florida Institute of Technology. Mr. Birch has taken
on leadership roles on numerous Local, State and National Associations,
Boards, Societies, Committees and Task Forces. He is also a graduate
of Leadership Seminole, Class of 2003. Mr. Birch received his Masters
degree in Psychology from California State University and is licensed
as a Mental Health Counselor by the State of Florida.
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Vice President
of The Academy, Prevention, Intervention, & Outpatient Services
Anthony Schefstad, PhD, LCSW
At The Grove, Tony Schefstad is responsible for all Outpatient Services,
Prevention Programs, Adolescent Residential (The Academy) and Drug
Court. Dr. Schefstad has a strong background in substance abuse
treatment and has been nationally interviewed and published as a
result of his expertise. Dr. Schefstad received his PhD and Master's
in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social
Work. He obtained his MA in Guidance and Counseling and his BA in
Sociology at Rollins College. As an Adjunct Professor at Rollins
College and the University of Central Florida, Dr. Schefstad continues
to share his knowledge with students and the community.
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Corporate Vice President
Jennifer Small
As Corporate Vice President, Ms. Small is responsible for overseeing
the Corporate Division Departments, including: Finance, Information
Services, Quality Assurance, Development (encompassing Public Relations,
Marketing/Advertising, Fundraising, and Political Involvement),
Human Resources, and Managed Care/Treatment Services. Ms. Small
is an honors graduate from Stetson University. She is a Board of
Director for the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, serves
as an Ambassador for the Seminole Regional Chamber of Commerce,
and is a graduate of Leadership Seminole Class of 2006. Additionally,
she is a member of the Lake Mary Rotary and the Society of Human
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