Bruce Charles Maag

After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ohio State University, Bruce Maag spent three years providing counseling and evaluations for criminally insane patients of Lima State Hospital, Ohio's only maximum security hospital. While there, Bruce Maag worked alongside seven other psychologists to oversee the mental progression of 1300 patients. Bruce Maag interviewed patients, conducted psychological tests and counseling sessions, developed written evaluations, and testified in court as to his patients' health statuses. During his time with Lima State Hospital, Bruce Maag developed original treatments and began to develop a concern for the welfare of at-risk youth. Bruce Maag left Lima State Hospital in 1974 to earn his Master of Science and direct the Allen County Youth Services Bureau.

While serving as Executive Director of the Allen County Youth Services Bureau, Bruce Maag simultaneously enrolled in the University of Dayton to further his training and education. Bruce Maag earned his Master of Science in Counseling in 1975.

As Executive Director of the Allen County Youth Services Bureau, Bruce Maag began to specialize his counseling, focusing on at-risk and delinquent youth. Since that time, Bruce Maag has become a highly recognized and well regarded figure in the field. As a licensed counselor and social worker, Bruce Maag understands the wide range of challenges faced by underprivileged youth. Bruce Maag has received grants for programs and organizations such as youth service bureaus, a juvenile diversion program, a runaway center, and an employment commission, among others.

Following his time with the Allen County Youth Services Bureau, Bruce Maag served with the Ohio Youth Advocate Program and the Full Employment Commission, creating progressive opportunities for youth and minorities throughout the state of Ohio. In 1984, Bruce Maag utilized his experience, training, and lifelong compassion to found Specialized Alternative for Families and Youth of America, Inc. (SAFY). For 16 years, Bruce Maag developed programs and policies to benefit nonprofit organizations working with foster youth. Bruce Maag's SAFY programs and services included a runaway shelter, a sex offender program, an in-home intervention program, a full service travel agency, and a program for youths with mental and developmental disabilities. From its humble beginnings with one office and no youth in placement, SAFY grew to serve more than 1300 individuals and 10 nonprofit agencies throughout the country. In addition to raising funds and expanding services, Bruce Maag provided leadership and guidance to his staff, expanding his team to more than 250 members over his 16 years with SAFY. Bruce Maag retired from SAFY in 1999 when his wife was diagnosed with leukemia.

Today, Bruce Maag serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of the International Phoenix Group, providing foster care treatment to emotionally disturbed and underprivileged youth in North America. Under Bruce Maag's operation, The International Phoenix Group has expanded to serve more than 325 youths on a daily basis.

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