Executive Team

At CHP, we are committed to improving outcomes and setting a higher standard for correctional healthcare. Our executive staff are industry leaders with decades of experience, who bring unparalleled expertise and vision to our company. With a deep understanding of the ever-evolving correctional healthcare landscape, they embrace innovation and collaboration, lead with integrity, and ensure we deliver the highest quality of care to the communities we serve. Their leadership is not only transformative, but also a testament to the values and mission that define our organization.

Peter Freedland
Chief Executive Officer
M.D., M.B.A.
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Jessica Heitz
Chief Operating Officer
M.S., LMFT, CCHP-MH
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Shannon Matthews
Executive Vice
President
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Dr. Arielle Payes
Corporate Mental
Health Director
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Jael Niebla
Corporate Health Services
Administrator - Juvenile
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Dr. Rafi
Chief Medical Officer
Southern California
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Dr. Ruterbusch
Chief Psychiatric Officer
Probations
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Dr. James Veltmeyer
Chief Medical
Officer
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David Christensen
Chief Medical Officer
Probations, MD, FACEP
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Nicholas Kahl
Lead Corporate
Nurse Practitioner
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