EXECUTIVE TEAM
Eric joined NewPath Child & Family Solutions (formerly St. Joseph Orphanage) as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director in 2014, bringing over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health and education fields, primarily working with children and families. Eric started working as a direct care staff member on an inpatient psychiatric unit, then became a teacher in the hospital’s PH program, and later became a case manager in an adolescent residential treatment program. After this, he moved to outpatient treatment as a case manager and therapist, doing home and community-based therapy. Eric earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Olivet Nazarene University and served as an adjunct professor there. He won the Willis E. Snowbarger Award for Teaching Excellence. Eric has served as the Executive Director of Willapa Behavioral Health and has been a Surveyor for over 20 years with CARF, an international organization that accredits programs and agencies in 17 countries across behavioral health, aging, medical rehabilitation, and child and youth services. He now serves on multiple boards, guiding policy and best practices in the fields of mental health and child welfare. During Eric’s tenure, NewPath has experienced increased growth, financial stability, and surpluses.
John joined NewPath Child & Family Solutions (formerly St. Joseph Orphanage) in 2015 after serving as CFO and Vice President of various companies in the Dayton area. He has served in several financial and operational positions. He has over 25 years of experience in revenue cycle management, general management, and executive financial and strategic leadership in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. As CFO, he leads the economic sustainability of programs and ensures the agency has the necessary working capital to grow and thrive. John earned his Bachelor’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University and his MBA from Miami University of Ohio.
Tricia Mullins is a healthcare operations and philanthropy executive with more than a decade of experience advancing mission‑driven organizations. As Chief Operations & Impact Officer, she brings a strategic, people‑centered approach to strengthening organizational performance, cultivating meaningful relationships, and driving measurable community impact. Her career spans healthcare administration, philanthropy, and consulting, where she has partnered with hospitals, health systems, and nonprofit organizations nationwide to enhance operational excellence, elevate philanthropic outcomes, and build cultures rooted in gratitude, purpose, and service.
Tricia holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from Mercy College of Ohio and brings a holistic, service‑driven perspective shaped by her educational background, executive leadership, and ongoing board and community involvement. Tricia is devoted to her family and enjoys spending time with her two children, Amerie and Peyton, and is often found supporting local nonprofits or contributing her time and talent to causes close to her heart.
Dr. Rieman graduated from Capital University in 2004 and went on to Medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. While there, he won the Pediatric Student of the Year Award for his work with the local pediatric group. He graduated from Medical school in 2008 and completed his internship and residency in general psychiatry at Michigan State University. He then completed his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Michigan State. He served as chief resident of the program in 2010 and 2011. He is board-certified in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. He has been serving as the Chief Medical Officer for NewPath Child & Family Solutions (St. Joseph Orphanage) since January 2016. He guides our agency’s medical practices, including preparation for Integrated Healthcare. Dr. Rieman is a recipient of the 2022 Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service as a Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year.
Diane has served as a team member of NewPath Child & Family Solutions (St. Joseph Orphanage) since 1993. She supports the organization by collecting, analyzing, and publishing data in a meaningful way. Diane believes in the power of data to influence decisions, guide strategy, and produce more significant outcomes. She serves as a peer mentor to adult students returning to school to complete their undergraduate degrees and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children in her free time.
Director of Day Programs
Senior Director of Residential Intervention Services
Director of Clinical Excellence
Harper joined NewPath Child & Family Solutions (formerly St. Joseph Orphanage) in 2021 and was recently promoted to be NewPath’s first-ever Chief Cuddle Officer. She is a Golden Retriever and the beloved pet of Eric Cummins, NewPath CEO. Harper attended Canines for Christ and studied to become a service dog. She is a certified therapy dog able to do work in her community. Harper works out of the front office and regularly walks throughout the NewPath Hamilton West Campus alongside Eric, greeting everyone she sees with a happy tail wag. Harper enjoys meeting new people and dogs, hiking, and chasing squirrels in her free time. She aspires to comfort and support all those she meets. As well as to eat as many snacks as possible!
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