Tricia Watkins, Vice President of Great Day Residential holds a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University.  She spent fifteen years in community practice. She has additional certifications as a trainer for CPR and First Aid, Medication Management and Therapeutic Options of Virginia. Additionally, Tricia holds a certification in Mental Health.

Tricia’s time in the community practice setting focused on disease prevention and medication therapy management.  She was responsible for pharmacological care for hundreds of patients daily.  She was also responsible for the training and development of a team of workers emphasizing team building, operational efficiency, and quality assurance.

In her years in the community setting, Tricia recognized that her true joy in her work came from helping people recognize and implement changes to improve their health and overall well-being.  This desire to help others has been magnified in her present position as she can now advocate for individuals who may not have the opportunity or resources to advocate for themselves.

Tricia’s education and experience in the healthcare industry, along with her innate desire to get to know and help others, has placed her in the unique position to recognize the potential correlation between physical and mental health.  She uses this knowledge to utilize all the resources available daily to improve the lives of the individuals in our care.

Charlie R. Chitwood is a human services professional with more than 40 years of experience. He has worked as a direct care staff with intellectually disabled residents, as well as a floor supervisor of delinquent youth. He rose through the ranks of the Department of Juvenile Justice, first as a probation officer and supervisor to become the Probation Director. He developed and operated programs and services to meet identified needs of his jurisdiction with measurable goals and objectives.

He is a skilled Human Resources and Risk manager with more than 10 years of experience. His experience ranges from the nuts and bolts of hiring, to the investigation of complaints and appropriate resolution of identified issues.

Charlie received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory and Henry College with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology. He did graduate work at Virginia State University in clinical psychology and additional graduate work at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Nevada Reno in criminal justice. He is a certified Court Administrator.