Shakeup at SEKMHC

The Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center’s board of directors has suspended the organization’s director Nathan Fawson. The move comes at a tumultuous time for the nonprofit.

Nathan Fawson, CEO of Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, was suspended from his position Monday by the organization’s board of directors. 

Board member Mike Blaufuss said Fawson has been suspended for 90 days with pay. Dr. Doug Wright, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed interim CEO. Blaufuss also serves as an Anderson County commissioner.

The announcement came via a memo sent Monday to all employees. SEKMHC board member and co-chair Dana Spencer, of Garnett, confirmed the memo’s contents but noted it was not meant for the public. “I’m not at liberty to comment on anything further at this time,” Spencer said Wednesday. Wright also offered no comment when reached by phone. Fawson did not respond to a request for comment.

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