Debra osteen biography

Debbie Osteen, who as Acadia Healthcare’s (Nasdaq: ACHC) CEO has led the company’s growth while paring down on assets, is retiring from the company in early 2022.

Osteen will continue to sit on the board of the Franklin, Tennessee-based behavioral health care giant and will assist in the transition and selection of a new CEO.

Osteen’s retirement is scheduled to be effective January 31.

“I am proud of what we have accomplished since I joined Acadia,” Osteen said in a press release announcing her retirement.

“The past three years have provided me with a unique opportunity to work closely with the Board of Directors and leverage my experience in behavioral health to lead Acadia through a critical period. Most importantly, I am proud of the team at Acadia and all our employees who demonstrate their commitment every day by helping the many people who need quality behavioral health care.”

A health care industry veteran, Osteen took over as Acadia’s CEO in December 2018 aft