Blythe, senior vice president–program operations, oversees Alliance member Lawrence Hall Youth Services residential treatment, foster care, older adolescent program and clinical services which include: therapeutic recreation, expressive therapies, LGBT programs, and balanced and restorative justice. He is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Illinois and has been a member of Lawrence Hall Youth Services’ staff since January 2002.

Blythe is a 2009 graduate of the Alliance Executive Leadership Institute.