David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health, Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider serving children, adults and families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Fenton as director of human resources.

With over 15 years of experience as a progressive HR professional, Fenton has designed and led enterprise-wide initiatives in leadership development, succession planning and organizational effectiveness across public and private sectors, including healthcare, nonprofit and government. He excels in building strong talent pipelines, preparing organizations to meet current and future workforce needs, and aligning people and strategies with organizational goals to ensure long-term growth and sustainability.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lance to our team,” said Scott Burgess, the CEO of DLC. “His proven leadership in building strong teams, cultivating high-performing workplace culture and implementing innovative talent strategies will ensure our staff is equipped and supported to deliver the highest quality care. Lance joins a dedicated team committed to advancing the mission of DLC through both organizational excellence and compassionate service.”

After relocating from Minnesota in 2020, Fenton has become deeply rooted in the Southwest Florida community. He holds a Master of Arts in industrial/organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Concordia University, St. Paul. He most recently served as director of learning and education at Naples Comprehensive Health, where he led the Center for Learning and Innovation.

“Throughout my career, I have been committed to cultivating organizational cultures that enrich employees’ lives, strengthen communities and build a better tomorrow,” said Fenton. “I look forward to joining the DLC team and supporting their mission of creating a meaningful and lasting impact in the Collier County community.”

For more than 55 years, DLC has been committed to ensuring behavioral health care is available to everyone in need through education, prevention, intervention and treatment. DLC delivers care throughout the community through six distinct centers of operation, including mental health, addiction recovery, emergency services, awareness and prevention, virtual care, and children and young adults.

To learn more about the lifesaving and life-changing services and programs offered by David Lawrence Centers, visit DLCenters.org.

About David Lawrence Centers 

Southwest Florida nonprofit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) is a national leader providing compassionate, advanced, and exceptional mental health, substance use, and integrated healthcare solutions, available for children, adolescents, and adults. DLC’s innovative treatment includes inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services – a comprehensive system of care funded by community and government support. Each year, DLC serves 8,000 people through over 331,000 treatment sessions. To learn more, visit DLCenters.org or call 239-455-8500.