Meet Our Staff

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President / CEO

Dr. Robert Crosby

Dr. Robert Crosby provides visionary leadership for Emerge, with a deep passion for Christ, the local church, and the transforming work of counseling.

“Together we pursue a healthier church and a more hope-filled world.”

– Dr. Robert Crosby

Our Team

Our team is committed to create a place where people can experience healing, hope, and transformation. We serve you, together.

Pamela Crosby, MA

Executive Director of
Communications

Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC-S

Director of Operations
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor

Jonathan Bower

Director of Revenue Cycle

David Blankenship, PhD, LPCC-S

Director of Clinical Services
Coordinator of Education & Addiction Treatment Partnerships

Michelle Miller, MA, LPCC-S

Director of SoulCare Services

Karen Wright

Executive Administrative Assistant to the President

Emily Evans, MA, LPC

Clinical Services Manager
Licensed Professional Counselor

Melanie Haasbroek

Client Care Specialist

Jenn Joseph

Client Care Coordinator
Records Custodian

Gail Marsh

Client Care Specialist

Kara Navis

Client Registration Specialist

Kara Green

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Bryan Keim

Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Vice President Emeritus

Dr. Donald Lichi

In appreciation of his lasting legacy, Dr. Donald Lichi continues to serve as Vice President Emeritus. We are grateful for his years of leadership, wisdom, and investment to Emerge.

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Weather Closure Notice
Our Akron office is closed today due to inclement weather. Please leave a message, and calls will be returned tomorrow.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closing early at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 31st in observance of New Year’s Eve.

We will be closed on Friday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closing early at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 24th in observance of Christmas Eve.

We will be closed on Friday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closed on  Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday.

Adjusted Holiday Schedule

Emerge will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

New Year’s Holiday Hours
Tue, Dec 31 • Open until 4pm
Wed, Jan 1 • Closed
Thu, Jan 2 • Regular Hours