Our Board

What drew you to focus on addiction issues, particularly with children?
Seeing kids being born addicted to drugs was heartbreaking and really opened my eyes to the scope of the problem we’re facing in our community. It’s not just an individual issue—it affects entire families and our whole valley.

What are your hopes for the future of White Horse Recovery?
I just hope we can move forward with the housing initiative and eventually have hundreds of supervised housing units in our area and the northern part of the state. I hope we can continue to expand and build on what we’ve got underway. The need is there, and we have the dedication and experience to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Why did you want to serve on the White Horse Recovery board?
I started serving on the White Horse Recovery Board as a way of offering my own family experience with alcoholism and the healing process that comes with it, including the spiritual power and presence of Jesus Christ, which White Horse provides to clients.  I have had several family members, including my father and two of my brothers, who have needed the services of alcoholism treatment to bring healing and support through this difficult challenge of dealing with an addiction.

What excites you about the mission?
Given what the ministry of White Horse offers through our caring staff and personal attention, this ministry has a track record of transforming and healing lives.  The healing and transformation have been so significant that those who have gone through the program have come to the point of touching other lives by becoming staff of White Horse in order to share the impact they have experienced.

What is your connection to White Horse Behavioral Health?
I joined the White Horse board after Tony Fallon’s presentation at my church deeply moved me. As someone navigating addiction within my own family—including my daughter’s recovery journey and navigating the impact of this disease as an adult child —I found White Horse’s faith-based approach aligned perfectly with my calling to help others facing similar challenges. My 25 years in medical marketing, including work on mental health and opioid addiction products, bring valuable expertise to our outreach efforts.

What excites you about the mission?
Having grown up as an adult child of addiction and currently supporting both my mother and daughter through recovery, I see my role at White Horse as a divine calling. I feel positioned between two generations engaged in a spiritual battle with this disease, and I believe God puts us in these positions so something good can come out of it. My goal is to expand White Horse’s visibility in the community, particularly among young people who may not know these resources exist, and to combat the isolation that addiction creates by bringing people together.

Why serve on the White Horse Behavioral Health board?
I’ve had close family members who struggled with addiction. I was powerless to help them personally, but joining the board of White Horse, I can, in a small way, help others who are struggling.

What would you say to someone unfamiliar with White Horse?
People struggling with addiction deserve kindness, love, compassion, and empathy more than anything else. This population often self-loathes… it’s our duty to bear some of their pain—showing that we care. When one person is weak, another can help strengthen them… working together, even to lift one life out of darkness, makes it all worthwhile.

What is your connection to White Horse Behavioral Health?
I connected with White Horse in 2024 through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses leadership program, where I worked closely with Executive Director Matthew Plache. That experience gave me insight into the organization’s mission and the critical challenges they face. Additionally, my work as an officer at LifeWay Church — where we serve a community struggling with addiction — has shown me the human cost of substance use disorder and the importance of having real resources for recovery. Joining the board felt like a natural extension of my personal and professional experiences.

Why are you passionate about this mission?
This mission is personal to me. Through my work at LifeWay Church, I’ve witnessed how addiction impacts individuals and families. My own business employs someone in long-term recovery, and that experience has deepened my understanding of the challenges people face in rebuilding their lives. I believe in White Horse’s ability to make a real difference, and I want to ensure every dollar donated goes as far as possible to support their work.