Family Service Association Names Julie Dees as CEO

Langhorne, January 7- Family Service Association of Bucks County has named Julie Dees, MBA, LPC, as the nonprofit organization’s Chief Executive Officer as of January 1, 2021. She has been serving as Acting Chief Executive Officer since August 28, 2020. In this role, Dees will be responsible for advancing the strategic direction of Family Service in addition to managing the day-to-day operations

Dees brings over 20 years of both clinical and leadership experience with a proven record of exceptional results. She brings to the role a reputation for fostering organizational growth, staff development, and developing positive community relationships.

Said Dees, “I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead Family Service. Being able to commit my life’s work to our mission to listen, care, and help every day is both a privilege and responsibility that I take very seriously. My roots are in Bucks County so investing in our local community is a natural extension of my past, present, and future. I am eager to jump into all of the opportunities that await us to improve the lives of our brothers and sisters in Bucks County and beyond!”

Prior to joining Family Service, Dees served as the Director of Behavioral Health at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. While there, she founded and led the Penn Center for Opioid Recovery and Engagement (CORE) team.

Dees has two grown children and lives with her wife and two black labs in Bala Cynwyd. Dees is a decorated United States Air Force Veteran who received her master’s degree in psychological counseling from La Salle University, Masters of Business Administration from West Texas A&M University, and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from DeSales University.

Gary P. Lux, President of the Board of Directors of Family Service, said of Dees, “The board is excited to be working with Julie to make Family Service the best it can be. We all love the mission of Family Service and believe that Julie’s leadership will get us there in a spirit of caring and professionalism.”

To learn more about Family Service or how you can assist Family Service in supporting our neighbors in need, contact Larissa Fallon, Director of Development at 215-757-6916, ext. 223 or lfallon@fsabc.org.

About Family Service Association of Bucks County

Family Service Association of Bucks County is a nonprofit organization who for more than 66 years has sought to help children and adults in Bucks County through a broad range of programs that include outpatient mental health, psychiatry, substance use services, medication assisted treatment, counseling, case management, and education for those at all stages of life. Visit www.fsabc.org to donate, volunteer or learn more about Family Service.