Family Service Announces Julie Dees as Acting CEO

Julie Dees, MA, LPC has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Family Service Association of Bucks County effective August 28, 2020. Dees is the former Chief Operating Officer of Family Service.

In her new role as Acting CEO, Dees has the responsibility of advancing and expanding the strategic direction of Family Service in addition to overseeing day-to-day operations. With 20 years of combined clinical and administrative leadership, Dees has demonstrated expertise in organizational growth, staff development, and building and fostering positive community relationships. She has worked in both therapeutic and administrative roles and has a keen understanding of what it takes to successfully execute the operations of an exceptional human services agency such as Family Service.

“We have confidence in Julie, in our senior leadership team, and in the vision of our board to continue to deliver on our mission and the foundation we have built since 1953,” said Gary Lux, Family Service’s Board President. “With a clear plan for interim leadership, our programs and services will continue to evolve to meet the everchanging needs of our community.”

Dees resides with her wife in Bala Cynwyd. She has two grown children and two black labs. Dees is a decorated United States Air Force Veteran who received her master’s degree in psychological counseling from La Salle University in Philadelphia and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from DeSales University located near Allentown. She will complete her MBA from West Texas A&M University this year.

Family Service’s mission is to listen, care and help. Every day. Last year, the nonprofit organization helped nearly 30,000 members of the Bucks County community by providing a wide range of services including emergency housing, suicide prevention, parent education, counseling, and recovery support. To learn more about Family Service, visit www.fsabc.org.

Family Service Association of Bucks County is a nonprofit social service organization with locations throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Family Service’s mission is to listen, care and help. Every day. Since 1953, Family Service has been improving the lives of individuals, children and families, doing whatever it takes to help them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. Visit www.fsabc.org to donate, volunteer or learn more about how Family Service helped nearly 30,000 children, teens and adults last year.