The Integrated Services of Kalamazoo Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Beth Ann Meints as the new Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, effective upon the retirement of current CEO, Jeff Patton, whose last day is July 10, 2026.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2026
CONTACT: Karen Longanecker | ISK Board of Directors Chair
Office: (269) 553-8000 | mschlack@iskzoo.org
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
610 S. Burdick Street | Kalamazoo, MI 49001 | iskzoo.org | 269.553.8000
NEWS HEADLINE: Announcement of New Chief Executive Officer
The Integrated Services of Kalamazoo Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Beth Ann Meints as the new Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, effective upon the retirement of current CEO, Jeff Patton. Mr. Patton has been ISK’s CEO for 25 years, during which time ISK has become recognized throughout Michigan as a leading provider of mental health and substance use services. He will be missed, and his last day is July 10, 2026.
A comprehensive search process was implemented that produced some highly qualified candidates, and the Board unanimously selected Ms. Meints for her proven leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to advancing the mission of our organization. Ms. Meints has extensive experience in the mental health and substance use field, along with her knowledge and implementation of ISK’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are specialized, non-profit or government-affiliated health centers designed to provide comprehensive, 24/7 access to mental health and substance use care, regardless of a person’s ability to pay, insurance coverage, or residence. They integrate behavioral health with physical health, crisis services, and social services. Ms. Meints has been instrumental in ISK’s substantial growth and has a stellar record of innovation and community collaboration.
Ms. Meints has been employed by ISK for 24 years and has served in leadership roles for all population groups served by ISK, including adult intellectual and developmental disability services, adult mental health services, substance use disorder services, and youth and family services. She has most recently served as ISK’s Administrator of Clinical Services for the past five years.
We are elated to see where Ms. Meints’ experience and dedication will guide Integrated Services of Kalamazoo into its next chapter.
