Kimberly Bonner is the Licensed Social Services Provider on the DeSoto CARE Team serving the cities of Desoto, Cedar Hill, and Duncanville. Kimberly holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Our Lady of the Lake University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Texas Woman’s University. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker with a passion for advocating for vulnerable populations, implementing organizational improvements, spearheading community projects, and making a difference in the lives of others.

Kimberly’s leadership style is characterized by servant leadership, employing a holistic approach to human issues with empathy and understanding to enhance the community’s well-being. She has a deep connection to the Best Southwest area, having graduated from Duncanville High School.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Kimberly values spending quality time with her husband and four children, attending their various activities, and creating lasting family memories.

Gary McGough works for the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) and has spent the past six years working with inmates at Dallas County Jail, attempting to the quell the rampant recidivism among the unhoused population within the prison and assisting with competency restoration for defendants whose mental health requires additional support while navigating the courts. Gary also has a background in working on the Rapid Assessment and Prevention team (RAP) for Metrocare Services, where he was passionate about educating high utilizers of behavioral health services in how to access community-based resources for non-emergent needs.

Gary graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  He was formerly certified as a police officer, a parole officer, and a teacher. He participated in beta testing of the RIGHT Care Team with Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire and Rescue.  He takes great pride in helping individuals whose behavioral health needs, whether due to diagnosis, social stigma, or inimical personalities, are chronically underserved.

Gary joined the DeSoto CARE Team because he understands the desperate need for follow up services and resources in that critical period after an incident or episode and wants to champion the diversion of behavioral health needs away from law enforcement.  Gary was quickly adopted by the Regional CARE family, who values his skills, rapport building, and resource knowledge.  He shares the stated goals of the Team and was happy to once again be “meeting people where they live.”  In his free time, Gary likes to write, and has completed three novels and countless short stories.

Scott Busby is a nationally registered EMT-Paramedic with more than 18 years of service as a firefighter/paramedic with DeSoto Fire Rescue. He has transitioned to the DeSoto C.A.R.E Team, bringing extensive frontline and community experience. In addition to his paramedic work, Scott has served with the SWRCC Dispatch Center as both a call taker and fire dispatcher.
As a member of DeSoto Fire’s Peer Resiliency Team and with training in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Scott has supported fellow first responders during times of crisis. His commitment to service extends to the community, where he uses his medical expertise to assist citizens experiencing emergencies and behavioral health crises. Scott views the DeSoto C.A.R.E Team as an important opportunity to address the growing need for crisis response and community support.
Born and raised in southern Dallas County, Scott now lives there with his wife and daughter. He enjoys learning and studying history, being a fan of the Texas Longhorns, and teaching Sunday school at his church.
We believe that the addition of Scotts interpersonal and professional skills will add a new element and service to the team for the citizens of Desoto. We are honored to have his expertise on the team and look forward to working with him to change lives.

Keiera Ates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than eight years of experience providing medical and behavioral health services across hospital, school, dialysis, regulatory, and community-based settings. Her diverse background allows her to take a comprehensive approach to care—understanding the important connection between physical health, mental health, and overall wellness.
Throughout her career, Keiera has supported individuals navigating complex mental health needs, substance use, chronic illness, and major life transitions. She brings a grounded and client-centered style rooted in evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
In addition to her clinical experience, she has served in leadership and supervisory roles, providing oversight and mentorship to developing clinicians. Keiera is also a certified yoga teacher and is passionate about incorporating movement, breathwork, and mindfulness into healing spaces to support emotional regulation, resilience, and holistic well-being.

Andre Copling joins the team after serving the Dallas Fire Department for the past 30 years. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Andre currently resides in Forney. He is also a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Andre brings decades of emergency response experience, leadership, and service to the community. His background and dedication to helping others will be a valuable asset to the Care Team and the residents of DeSoto.