Central Office Contacts
Unless otherwise noted, Central Office Contacts are located in the Billings, MT office. If you are not certain who to speak with, please call 1-877-458-7022 for further assistance.
Please click here to see the Youth Dynamics organizational chart [PDF].
Peter Degel, PhD, Chief Executive Officer
Administrative Leadership Team
Email: pdegel@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 449-4908 [Helena Office]
Peter Degel, PhD, is the Executive Director of Youth Dynamics, and has served with the agency since 1999. Dr. Degel is an experienced mental health clinician with a background in mental health, education, and developmental disabilities. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and serves on the Board of the Montana Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors, as well as the Montana Children’s Initiative. With a strong commitment to respect, personal responsibility, pride and commitment, Dr. Degel’s leadership has greatly expanded the number of youth and families Youth Dynamics serves each year. Among his accomplishments during his eight-year tenure as Executive Director, he has added more than 15 locations and numerous services, including equine therapy-based group home care, independent living curriculum and substance abuse treatment.
Rita Brown, MBA, CPA, Chief Operating Officer
Administrative Leadership Team
Email: rita.brown@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Deborah Malters, MD, Medical Director
For information on Dr. Malters’ services and involvement with Youth Dynamics, please contact Dawn Wilson at:
Email: dawn.wilson@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Teri Jackson, MS, LCPC, Clinical Director for Community Services
Administrative Leadership Team
Email: tjackson@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Shari Morin-Degel, MA, LCPC, Clinical Director for Residential Services
Administrative Leadership Team
Email: smorindegel@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 449-4908 [Helena Office]
Jan Knutson, PHR, Human Resources Director
Administrative Leadership Team
Email: jknutson@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Jamey Ivey, LCPC, LAC, Associate Clinical Director for Community Services
Email: jamey.ivey@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 453-5592 [Great Falls Office]
Angela Hildebrand, MS, LCPC, Associate Clnical Director for Residential Services
Email: angelah@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Leslie Falcon, Finance Manager
Email: lfalcon@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Vicki Lapp, IT Manager/Grant Writer
Email: vlapp@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Dawn Wilson, Executive Assistant/Administrative Coordinator/Compliance Officer
Email: dawn.wilson@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Vicki Lapp, IT Manager/Grant Writer
Email: vlapp@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Danielle Krueger, Business/Facilities Manager
Email: danielle.krueger@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539
Heather Torrence Mattson, MA, Public Relations and Community Education Coordinator
Email: heather.mattson@youthdynamics.org
Phone: (406) 245-6539