About Us
A Brief History: As Remembered by Dennis Felty
Susquehanna Service Dogs
Susquehanna Service Dogs became part of Keystone when TCESS joined Keystone in 1996. SSD was founded by Nancy Fierer who continues to serve as its Director. Nancy and her Husband Robert received the Edna Silberman Humanitarian Award in 1999. SSD provides assistance dogs and therapy dogs with highly specialized training and skills. The dogs are permanently placed with their owner.
Konrad Associates
In 1998, Konrad Associates was acquired by Keystone. Konrad a private clinical practice was owned by Janet Kelley, PhD. Janet then assumed duties as Keystone's Vice President of Clinical Services. Janet and I worked together at the Harrisburg State Hospital in the 1960's when Janet taught courses on organizational change and the nature of institutions. These courses were very influential on Keystone's development over the ensuing years. Sharing our work over so many years and again working together directly has been a great joy.
Keystone Behavioral Health Services
In 1997 Keystone Behavioral Health Services as formed under the leadership of Robert Gaul. KBHS was designed to assure the perspective of a community non profit in the State Health Choices Initiative where Medicaid funded behavioral health services would be placed under managed care. It appeared that only national billion dollar companies would sufficient capital to be players. KBHS partnered with United Behavioral Health and bid the seven South West Counties. The Partnership - Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Care Partners came in second behind Value Behavioral Health in this bid.
Keystone Children & Family Services formed
In 1999 Keystone Children and Family Services was formed. Under the direction of Stan Mrozowski. KCFS brings the resources of EIP, Tri County Society of Children & Adults, Family Support Associates, Capital Area Head start and Konrad Associates in to a regional, comprehensive system of care for children and adolescents. In July of 2000 KCFS instituted a capital campaign to acquire a 36,000 sq ft building to house the significant resources of KCFS under one roof.
Keystone Human Services formed
In 1999 Keystone Human Services was formed as the Parent Company of Keystone Service Systems, Key, EIP, TCSC, the Keystone Partnership and Keystone Behavioral Health Systems. Dennis Felty was appointed as President of Keystone Human Services, and Charles J. Hooker III was appointed as CEO of Keystone Service Systems and Senior Vice President of Keystone Human Services. Dr. Marshall Jones served as Board Chairman during the structure and strategic planning process resulting in the new structure.
Later that year Madeleine Brown was appointed Corporate Secretary of Keystone Human Services and Roger Burns was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Keystone Service Systems and of Keystone Human Services. In 2000 Dr. Janet Kelley was appointed KHS Vice-President for clinical services, and B.Jeanine Buford was appointed KHS Chief Information Officer.
Keystone Residence serves Franklin & Fulton Counties
As the founding agency of Keystone, Keystone Residence has thirty years of service to Dauphin County under the leadership of Janelle Graham, Paula Davenport and Michael Powanda. In July of 2000 under the Direction of Michael Powanda, Keystone Residence assumed responsibility for residential services in Franklin and Fulton Counties. Robert Gaul provided leadership in the development of these services.
Autism services offered in Delaware & Pennsylvania
In July of 2000 Keystone Autism Services was formed to provide services to children and adults with autism and their families. The agency is dedicated to autism services in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. Steve Mason serves as the Acting Director of Keystone Autism Services. KAS was founded in partnership with ALAW and The Autism Society of Delaware.
Services developed in Maryland
In July of 2000 Keystone Services of Maryland was formed to provide mental health services in Maryland. Robert Gaul and Joan Rowlands provided the leadership that resulted in creation of Keystone Service of Maryland. The agency is under the direction of Michael Grier.
My wife Barbara has been an integral part of this history since before the founding of Keystone. Barbara's support, patience and encouragement over the years has been a very important component of Keystone's work.
Keystone Human Services Board Chairmen
- Reverend Charles Dorsey (1972-1976)
- Barbara Scheffer (1976-1980)
- Iris Harad (1980-1982)
- Robert Matteson (1983-1986)
- Mary Kratzer (1987-1990)
- Daniel Tunnell (1991-1993)
- Donald Witman (1994-1997)
- Marshall Jones (1998-present)
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