| Leadership
Dan Pontius, MBA
President | Co-Founder
With more than 2 decades helping children and youth, Daniel has taken on the most difficult yet rewarding of all nonprofit movements, mental health for children with aspirations of changing mental health forever. His passion for helping children, stems from seeing first hand the deep struggles that children and youth suffer around mental health needs. In an industry that lives in the shadows of society, those who struggle most because of societal shame and bias are our youth. Now with an army of supporters Dan is leading a movement to remove shame, build resources, open communications and bring to light a powerful movement that is giving dignity and confidence to the most underserved and shamed in our nation. Daniel has vowed to give as many children as possible, the gift of good mental health. He remarked “I am challenging anyone who reads this to join this movement, where possibilities and science join with passionate individuals to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.”

Craig Sorensen, MBA
Co-Founder
Craig is a force in the nonprofit space for children. His passion to help children’s wellness has driven his desire to give back by founding Choose Mental Health. His branding, communication and marketing talents are legendary and honed by 20 years of experience in the international nonprofit sector. Craig’s sophisticated approach to helping children health needs, includes a lifetime commitment to awareness. Some of his crowning achievements are live national events in New York City’s, Time Square featuring celebrities and epic media events. Another is a multi-year production for the Golf Channel, a fundraising/awareness event in Hawaii flanked by sports greats and last but not least, introducing children to the President of the United States, well, several Presidents over the years, in private White House visits. Choose Mental Health is proud to have Craig as a co-founder and advocate of children’s mental health.

Tony Mosier, MFT
Co-Founder
Tony has an innate passion for helping children and youth. Not just in treatment but anywhere or anytime. His professional contribution includes helping youth through premier treatment protocols, industry policy and now building a national nonprofit that provides greater access to mental health answers. Tony has paved a path for mental health that has led the industry for decades. As the President (former) of the national NATSAP association and board member of prestigious organizations over the years, Tony has opened doors and access to mental health creating incredible good for children and youth. As a culmination of his expertise, he is co-founding Choose Mental Health taking his dream of helping children to the next level to provide premium treatment that is more accessible to families while holding the industry accountable to a higher standard of care.

Craig Lamont, MFT
Co-Founder | Board Chair of Choose Mental Health
Craig is an icon in the residential treatment industry and has been for decades. He has influenced the industry at all levels. His knowledge and experience has touched many premium programs operating in the United States. There is nothing that Craig won’t do to help students learn sustainable life-balancing tools for a better tomorrow. This is evident in his personal life, professional life and now as a co-founder of Choose Mental Health and the organization’s first Chair. His profound impact on the residential mental health industry has guided and molded a mentality of excellence that delivers a vision far exceeding current required standards. As Chair, Craig brings executive level expertise and industry respect. His service is a gift to the needs of children and youth in America and now Choose Mental Health.

Brad Matheson, MBA
Head, Relationship Operations
With more than two decades of supporting children’s mental health, Brad is driven to make a difference. Helping children find mental health answers has been a paramount part in his career. His start in mental health began in the behavioral industry for adolescents, young adults and families. Brad has found a great deal of personal satisfaction helping students of all ages work through wilderness and residential treatment paths. For Brad, nothing is more powerful than seeing students and families strengthened by finding clarity, direction and answers that they only dreamed were possible just a short time earlier. Brad’s strength and leadership is now focused nationally on more than 20 million children struggling with mental health needs. He has helped hundreds of families navigate the difficult road of residential therapeutic care to see them thrive along the way. This valuable experience is a cornerstone of support for the many families who find Choose Mental Health, looking for answers.

Dan Pontius, MBA
Executive Director | CEO | Co-Founder

With more than 2 decades helping children and youth, Daniel has taken on the most difficult yet rewarding of all nonprofit movements, mental health for children with aspirations of changing mental health forever. His passion for helping children, stems from seeing first hand the deep struggles that children and youth suffer around mental health needs. In an industry that lives in the shadows of society, those who struggle most because of societal shame and bias are our youth. Now with an army of supporters Dan is leading a movement to remove shame, build resources, open communications and bring to light a powerful movement that is giving dignity and confidence to the most underserved and shamed in our nation. Daniel has vowed to give as many children as possible, the gift of good mental health. He remarked “I am challenging anyone who reads this to join this movement, where possibilities and science join with passionate individuals to make a difference that lasts a lifetime.”
Craig Sorensen, MBA
Co-Founder

Craig is a force in the nonprofit space for children. His passion has driven him to build Choose Mental Health. His branding, communication and marketing talents are legendary and honed by 20 years of experience in the international nonprofit sector. Craig’s sophisticated approach to helping children includes a lifetime commitment to awareness. Some of his crowning achievements are live national events in New York City’s, Time Square featuring celebrities and epic media events. Another is a multi-year production for the Golf Channel, a fundraising/awareness event in Hawaii flanked by sports greats and last but not least, introducing children to the President of the United States, well, several Presidents over the years, in private White House visits. Choose Mental Health is proud to have Craig as a co-founder and advocate of children’s mental health.
Tony Mosier, MFT
Co-Founder

Tony has an innate passion for helping children and youth. Not just in treatment but anywhere or anytime. His professional contribution includes helping youth through premier treatment protocols, industry policy and now building a national nonprofit that provides greater access to mental health answers. Tony has paved a path for mental health that has led the industry for decades. As the President (former) of the national NATSAP association and board member of prestigious organizations over the years, Tony has opened doors and access to mental health creating incredible good for children and youth. As a culmination of his expertise, he is co-founding Choose Mental Health taking his dream of helping children to the next level to provide premium treatment that is more accessible to families while holding the industry accountable to a higher standard of care.
Craig Lamont, MFT
Co-Founder | Board Chair of Choose Mental Health

Craig is an icon in the residential treatment industry and has been for decades. He has influenced the industry at all levels. His knowledge and experience has touched many premium programs operating in the United States. There is nothing that Craig won’t do to help students learn sustainable life-balancing tools for a better tomorrow. This is evident in his personal life, professional life and now as a co-founder of Choose Mental Health and the organization’s first Chair. His profound impact on the residential mental health industry has guided and molded a mentality of excellence that delivers a vision far exceeding current required standards. As Chair, Craig brings executive level expertise and industry respect. His service is a gift to the needs of children and youth in America and now Choose Mental Health.
Brad Matheson, MBA
Head, Relationship Operations

With more than two decades of supporting children’s mental health, Brad is driven to make a difference. Helping children find mental health answers has been a paramount part in his career. His start in mental health began in the behavioral industry for adolescents, young adults and families. Brad has found a great deal of personal satisfaction helping students of all ages work through wilderness and residential treatment paths. For Brad, nothing is more powerful than seeing students and families strengthened by finding clarity, direction and answers that they only dreamed were possible just a short time earlier. Brad’s strength and leadership is now focused nationally on more than 20 million children struggling with mental health needs. He has helped hundreds of families navigate the difficult road of residential therapeutic care to see them thrive along the way. This valuable experience is a cornerstone of support for the many families who find Choose Mental Health, looking for answers.