Doug Wilson is the founder and president of Integrated Telehealth Partners (ITP), PMC’s telehealth division. Doug has been involved in the telepsychiatry industry since 2010. Having worked with psychiatric providers since 2003, Doug has experience and success in recruiting psychiatrists which is one of the key management services that PMC provides its partner facilities. In 2019, PMC gained Integrated Telehealth Partners as its third division allowing the company to provide timely access to behavioral healthcare for patients of all ages via telepsychiatry.
Prior to founding ITP, Doug held leadership positions within Pfizer Inc. and University Directories. He earned his BBA in Marketing and Management from Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, and his MBA and M.S. of Strategic Management from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.
Doug is a behavioral health advocate and regularly presents at government agencies and mental health organizations.
Stephanie Weatherly is chief clinical officer at PMC, which is the parent company of ITP. She joined PMC in 2015 and is responsible for clinical oversight of all PMC divisions.
Stephanie’s career in healthcare began with laboring mothers and quickly evolved into clinical leadership in various settings, including care for the adult and geriatric psychiatric populations. After years of directing clinical care in individual care settings, Stephanie branched out into the oversight of multiple healthcare facilities. She has an extensive background in regulatory and quality management.
Stephanie has a passion for individualized, patient-centered care and has been instrumental in moving numerous medical model facilities to a more patient-centered approach. She teaches individuals, families, care providers, and clinicians about mental illness and how to care for those living with mental illness. She has dedicated her life to advocating for vulnerable populations such as individuals experiencing mental illness and dementia.
Stephanie holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Walden University. She has been the secretary, incoming president, president, and currently is acting as the past president for the Tennessee chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Becky Shelton is Integrated Telehealth Partners’ director of hospital services. She works closely with our hospital partners to ensure they have the behavioral health services they need. Becky is an experienced and motivated leader who is skilled in project management. She has a proven ability to oversee complex projects from initiation to completion and is adept at building meaningful relationships across diverse settings and driving successful outcomes through effective teamwork. Prior to joining ITP in 2023, she was the director of crisis services at Infinity Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University.
Jessica Lavender is ITP’s director of outpatient services and Embrace Health. She works closely with our hospital and clinic partners to ensure their behavioral health programs have the provider support they need.
Jessica is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee with 17 years of clinical and administrative behavioral health experience. Before joining PMC, Jessica served as the director of partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. Prior to that role, she was the manager of integrated behavioral health care with Ascension Care Management. She holds an MS in Counseling Psychology from Lipscomb University, and a BS in Communications from Middle Tennessee State University.
Cindy Walker joined PMC’s corporate team as Physician Services Director in August 2020. Cindy is responsible for all physician-related activities across all PMC service lines including physician talent acquisition, communications, provider contracting implementation, contractual compliance, and ongoing relations to retain PMC policies. Cindy comes to PMC with over 20 years of executive healthcare management experience in multiple specialties and most recently acted as a regional clinic director for Pinnacle Dermatology.
Prior to joining PMC, Cindy served as a healthcare operations leader with an extensive background in administration, management, financial oversight, and quality assurance. She has served on the local chamber of commerce boards, been an active member of several medical management associations, and served on the board for Vintage Affair, a local non-profit supporting women and children in need. Cindy has also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity participating in their Women Build Project, helping families build strength, stability, and independence through housing.
Cindy earned a bachelor’s degree in business leadership and healthcare from Bethel University.
Budine Pucylowski is ITP’s associate director of operations. She is an engaging team leader with expertise in onboarding and training highly skilled professionals, managing dynamic teams, and effective cross-functional collaboration and relationship development. Passionate about designing strategy, implementing plans, delivering results, and analyzing metrics to improve client success. Before joining IPT in 2023, Budine held business development roles at Select Rehabilitation, Therapy Management Corporation, and Select Medical Rehabilitation Services. She served as director of operations for the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.
Dr. Megan Embrescia joined ITP as their medical director in 2017, bringing several years of experience in the field of crisis telepsychiatry.
Dr. Embrescia completed both her psychiatry residency and child and adolescent fellowship at LAC-USC medical center, home to one of the busiest psychiatric emergency rooms in the country. It was there in the psychiatric ER that she developed a passion for treating patients in the most acute phase of their illness. She later made a cross-country move to Charleston, SC, where she discovered that she could see and treat the patient population that she loved via telehealth.
Dr. Embrescia has held medical licenses in over 15 states and has provided care via telemedicine in emergency rooms as well as inpatient, outpatient, mobile crisis, and medical floor settings over the last 10+ years of her career. She has a firm belief in treating individuals in the least restrictive environment possible and offering compassionate quality care to all psychiatric patients.
Dr. Embrescia earned her B.A. in Government from Dartmouth College, and later attended the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California where she graduated in 2005 with her M.D. Dr. Embrescia is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry.
After several interstate moves, Dr. Embrescia has now settled in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her 5 young children.
Dr. Kathryn Johnson serves as medical director for Integrated Telehealth Partners’ inpatient services, which include prescribers who serve clients receiving mental health services. With her expertise and experience, Dr. Johnson enhances ITP’s multidisciplinary approach to client care and adds depth to treatment planning.
Dr. Johnson is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association. She is certified in general adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in addiction medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties, and in obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She received her DO from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in adult psychiatry at Virginia Tech Carilion Psychiatry
Dr. Larson is ITP’s medical director for outpatient services. She takes a compassionate approach to care, listening to her patients to understand the core challenges they face, and recognizing how these factors contribute to their current experiences. Dr. Larson is dedicated to transforming lives by promoting mental health and optimizing functionality. Through her expertise, compassion, and commitment to comprehensive care, she is a trusted ally in the journey toward improved mental well-being. She completed medical school, psychiatry residency, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Michigan State University, where she gained extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating various psychiatric conditions. Dr. Larson’s training equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by both adults and children, enabling her to provide specialized care tailored to the specific needs of her patients.
J.R. Greene is chief executive officer of Psychiatric Medical Care, the nation’s largest behavioral healthcare management company with over 400 hospital and health system partners in more than 35 states.
Prior to his career in behavioral healthcare, Greene held leadership roles in marketing and sales at the Coca-Cola Company, Procter & Gamble, and Revlon. Greene is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a board member of the Nashville Healthcare Council, and a member of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine Board of Visitors.
Greene drew national attention as the “Big Orange Tux Guy” when he led UT’s football team onto the field for the 1999 national championship game. Learn more about this funny story at volstux.com.
