James Rast, PhD
President and Chief Executive Officer
303-790-4099
Jim@vroonvdb.com
As a system of care, wraparound, and human services research consultant, Dr. Rast has extensive experience in developing programs, systems, program evaluation strategies and tools to assess community-based service implementation. {Read more}
Dee Rast
Office and Business Manager
303-790-4099
Dee@vroonvdb.com
Dee Rast is Vroon VDB’s office and business manager, and the wife of Dr. Jim Rast. Denise coordinates logistics for the team’s workshops, handles company paperwork and communications, and does whatever it takes to keep Vroon VDB running smoothly. {Read more}
David E. Duresky, M.A.
Motivational Interviewing Expert and MiiWrap Trainer
David Duresky has worked in the field of social services, mental health and substance abuse since 1984 and attained his Masters Degree in 1989. During that time, he worked in and directed programs for adults and adolescents, providing services along the full continuum of care. {Read more}
Brittany Rastsmith, M.A.
Executive Vice President of Learning and Development
brittany@vroonvdb.com
Brittany Rastsmith is an instructional designer who has created training programs for a number of social service agencies, including residential programs, community programs, and school based programs. She has worked across the continuum of care. {Read more}
Susan Boehrer
Trainer Coach
Susan Boehrer is a trainer and consultant for Vroon VDB, and previously served as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Federation of Families for Youth and Children’s Mental Health, a non-profit organization promoting advocacy, family support, and technical assistance for Oklahoma families, youth and children. {Read more}
Jessica Rast, MPH
Director of Research
Jessica Rast is an epidemiologist with training in studying the systems that serve people with complex care needs. At Vroon VDB, she focuses on measuring the effectiveness of MiiWrap in improving communities and the organizations that serve them, shepherding a process of continual improvement.Â