Advisory Committee
The West Virginia Ombudsman Advisory Committee, required by West Virginia regulations, meets quarterly. These meetings provide a unique forum for providers, consumers, regulatory agencies and staff to openly share concerns and needs. The Advisory Committee provides advice and direction to the staff to improve the quality and efficiency of this vital program serving the most vulnerable West Virginia citizens of any age.
| Robert Perelman | Chairperson (consumer/advocate) |
| Chet Dodd | Vice Chairperson (consumer) |
| Bill Albert | Behavioral Health Advocates |
| Mary Agnes Argento | WVMI |
| Virginia Craddock RN | Advocate |
| Terry Cunningham | Advocate |
| Bill Davis | Advocate |
| Diane Gouhin | Provider, Assisted Living |
| Janie Hamilton | Senior Center Director |
| Lee Jones | Senior Center Director |
| Dee Kramer | OHFLAC, WVDHHR |
| Lynda Kramer | NH Consultant |
| Pat Kelly | WVHCA |
| Caylene Miller | AARP |
| Tommy Jo Painter | Provider, NH |
| John Russell | Provider, Behavioral Health |
| Wade Samples | Office of Social Services, WVDHHR |
| Jenni Sutherland | Bureau of Senior Services |
| Sylvia Watkins | Advocate |
| Linda WahlBaker | Regional Ombudsman Representative |
| Fredricka White | OBHS, WVDHHR |


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