Eric Foushee
CEO/ Executive Director
An accomplished healthcare executive, Eric's expertise spans both nonprofit and for-profit sectors of healthcare, solidifying his reputation as a versatile leader in the field.
Eric leverages his strategic insights to provide transformative solutions for hospitals and health systems. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Healthcare/Business Administration, and a Bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration, all from East Carolina University.
He previously served on the American Hospital Board of Governance, the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the National Association for Behavioral Health for Ambulatory Behavioral Health.
Favorite form of self-care:
Golf and fishing.
Advice they'd give their younger self:
Everything happens for a reason and how I respond to it is up to me. Some of the toughest situations that I have faced in my life were followed by some of my greatest accomplishments. If you have a dream or a goal no matter what your circumstances are now, do not ever give up.
Favorite inspirational quote:
"Success is something you attract by the person you become." ~ J. Earl Shoaff
Stacy Wareham
Director, Court Services
Stacy has a heart for the outliers of society and has 35 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, from intellectual disability disorders and autism spectrum disorders to food and housing insecurity, and most recently individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders in the justice system. Stacy believes in treating her clients as unique individuals with complex backgrounds, not as statistics.
As Director of Court Services, Stacy envisions building a strong community network with local stakeholders to connect justice-involved clients with resources focused on their unique needs with the goal of making mental wellness accessible and attainable.
Stacy has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Social Work from the Joint Master’s of Social Work program at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University/ University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Her favorite part of working at MHA is being part of a team focused on serving the mental health needs of our community. When she is not working Stacy enjoys spending time with her family, great conversations, and movie and game nights.
Favorite form of self-care:
Getting away to the mountains or the beach.
Advise they’d give their younger self:
Ignore everyone else and be YOU!
Favorite Quote:
I am only one, but I am still one
I cannot do everything but I can do something;
And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something I can do.
-Edward Everret Hale