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Our Executive Team

Edgar Carapetian, MBA

Interim President and CEO

Edgar Carapetian is interim president and CEO of Phoenix House California, one of the longest-operating providers of substance use treatment in the state, serving thousands of individuals daily. He joined Phoenix House California in 2021 as vice president of finance, providing fiscal leadership across the organization. His responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, capital asset and cash flow management, and oversight of philanthropy, contracts, facilities, construction projects, information technology, and security. He works closely with executive leadership to support financial stability, operational efficiency, and long-term planning.

Mr. Carapetian brings more than 25 years of professional experience across multiple industries, including more than a decade in nonprofit health care and behavioral health leadership. He has managed operating budgets exceeding $50 million in annual revenue and overseen asset portfolios of more than $60 million.

Throughout his career, he has partnered closely with chief executive officers and boards of directors to advance organizational missions, strengthen financial sustainability, and ensure regulatory compliance. His expertise includes fund accounting, federal and county contracts, grants management, long-range financial planning, cash flow forecasting, and audited financial reporting. He regularly presents financial results to finance, philanthropy, and audit committees and manages complex reporting requirements for multiple regulatory agencies.

Prior to joining Phoenix House California, Mr. Carapetian held senior financial leadership roles, including chief financial officer and financial controller, at community clinics and behavioral health organizations. In these roles, he led multidisciplinary teams, administered HRSA and other government grants, and coordinated annual audits.

Mr. Carapetian holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Redlands and a bachelor’s degree in business/managerial economics from California State University, Northridge. He is fluent in Armenian, Farsi, and German.