Bobby Eklofe is Executive Vice President of Inpatient Operations of Camber Mental Health. Camber is a network of children’s mental health hospitals and residential treatment centers serving Kansas and Missouri.

Eklofe has invested an incredible 34 years into KVC’s mission, making game-changing contributions such as opening Camber Wichita and the new Camber Hays. He is a servant-leader who constantly reminds colleagues and partners to stay connected to our “why” for helping children and adults in crisis access help and achieve mental wellness.

In his more than 30 years in the behavioral health field, most of that with Camber and the KVC Health Systems family of nonprofits, Bobby has gained experience working in residential services, psychiatric hospitals, social services and school settings. He has held positions in a range of disciplines giving him a well-rounded understanding of the psychiatric treatment environment, including direct patient care, human resources, training, staff development, hospital administration and executive leadership.

Bobby participates in many local and state committees in Kansas to advocate for community behavioral health needs and is a longtime member of Kiwanis. He currently serves on the Kansas Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council Children’s Subcommittee and the Kansas School Mental Health Advisory Council. He previously served as co-chair of the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Stakeholder Committee, Wyandotte County Children’s Services Coordinating Council, Child Abuse and Neglect Conference Planning Committee, and the Kansas Children’s Alliance Training Committee.

Bobby earned a master’s degree in health services administration from the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

“There is no better job and fulfillment than to have the opportunity to work for families and children and support them through life’s ups and downs. You can’t replace that. Once you get a taste of it, you want to continue that feeling of knowing you’re helping others and investing in their futures. I am joined by a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of professionals that is here to serve families and children with compassion!” – Bobby Eklofe