Department Objective

The office of the Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the underlying infrastructure of SWVMHI in full support of the facility’s strategic mission and vision. Led by Assistant Director of Administration and Chief Operating Officer Kirk Beauchamp, the office delivers oversight and management of all operational divisions of SWVMHI including Facilities Management, Capital Planning and Real Estate, Business Services; Environmental Services; Food Services; Procurement, Information Technology; Public Safety; Purchasing and Asset Management; Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the division, staff and strategic initiatives of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. 

Kirk Beauchamp - Chief of Public Safety

Kirk Beauchamp

Administrative Director/COO

276-706-3598

Valerie Hicks - Executive Assistant to COO

Valerie Hicks

Executive Assistant to COO

276-706-3302