Meet Our Leadership Team

Our team works hard every day to maintain the gold standard of care in behavioral health. Led by our executive team, we are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our clients. We’re more than just talk, we deliver results.

Executive Leadership

Daniel Byrdsong is the CEO for Surpass Behavioral Health.

Daniel Byrdsong
Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer for Surpass Behavioral Health, Daniel Byrdsong leads strategy for the company to operate efficiently and effectively in order to provide the best care to patients. Prior to joining Surpass, Byrdsong was CFO of Autism in Motion, Inc. (AIM), where he played an active role in the early stages of establishing the company. At the end of his tenure at AIM, they operated 14 locations and served over 200 clients and their families.

Byrdsong’s passion for autism care stems from having a son with autism spectrum disorder. ABA Therapy has transformed his life personally, giving his son the needed care to go from non-verbal and no eye contact to recently completing kindergarten in a peer-based setting without the need for classroom aides.

Byrdsong has over 15 years of experience working in rapid growth environments for companies. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Lipscomb University. Byrdsong received his MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Regional Leadership

Claire Ledford

Regional Director - FL, KY & PA
Regional Clinical Coordinator - FL & PA
Katie Dihrkop is the Regional Director for Surpass Behavioral Health's Positive Behavior Support Services (PBSS) in Kentucky.

Katie Dihrkop

PBSS Regional Director - KY
Kelly Taylor is the Regional Director for Surpass Behavioral Health's ABA therapy services in South Carolina.

Kelly Taylor

Regional Director - GA & SC

Stacey Charmoy

Regional Director &
Regional Clinical Coordinator - IL
Jonathan Keefe is the Regional Clinical Coordinator for Surpass Behavioral Health's ABA therapy services in Kentucky.

Jonathan Keefe

Regional Clinical Coordinator - KY
Vikki Elmore is the Regional Clinical Coordinator for Surpass Behavioral Health's ABA therapy services in South Carolina.

Vikki Elmore

Regional Clinical Coordinator - GA & SC

Find a Clinic Near You

With 29 clinics across 6 states, we offer clinic-based, school-based, and home-based services to our clients. Each of our clinics are staffed with trained therapists who are committed to serving our clients and their families!

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