Executive Board Members
President, Shannon Rozell
Shannon Rozell serves as a Treatment Placement Specialist for Acadia Healthcare – Recovery Division (Several long-term addiction treatment centers). She authored a 3-part curriculum book series titled “Play-It-Through” focusing on prevention/intervention/education for adolescents and parents. Shannon holds a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA).
PAST President, Terrance Newton
Terry Newton has served the field of substance use disorders since 1978; beginning at a Veteran’s program called “Prodigal House” in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prodigal House was founded in 1973, primarily for Vietnam Veterans who were coming back to the United States addicted to heroin. In Terry’s vast career, he has guided clients at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Hazelden’s Fellowship Club in St. Paul, Minnesota; Adolescent Half-Way Houses “Shanti House” and “Way-12” in Minneapolis and The Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California. For 23 plus years, Terry successfully served Harbor Hall as its Executive Director. He presently serves Emmet County on the advisory committee of the Northern Michigan Regional Entity dealing with substance abuse disorders, and serves on the board of the Michigan Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
In his free time Terry enjoys an active role in the Rotary Club of Petoskey, indulges his green thumb as a serious gardener (with a previous degree in Landscape Design), and engages in Northern Michigan’s year-round outdoor recreation as a cross-country bicyclist, kayaker, walker, and snowshoe fanatic. He has been married to his lovely bride Elizabeth since 1986 and has fun spoiling many nieces and nephews. He is very passionate living Rotary’s motto of; “Service above Self.”
In his free time Terry enjoys an active role in the Rotary Club of Petoskey, indulges his green thumb as a serious gardener (with a previous degree in Landscape Design), and engages in Northern Michigan’s year-round outdoor recreation as a cross-country bicyclist, kayaker, walker, and snowshoe fanatic. He has been married to his lovely bride Elizabeth since 1986 and has fun spoiling many nieces and nephews. He is very passionate living Rotary’s motto of; “Service above Self.”
Vice-President, Deborah Garrett, CPS, CPRM-M
Deborah is a person in long-term recovery, which for her means she has not used alcohol or other drugs since November of 2001. Deborah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology. She is certified as a Prevention Specialist and as a Peer Recovery mentor through the Michigan Credentialing Board of Addiction Professionals.
Her current position is as Director of Recovery Communication with R.E.A.L MI (Recovery, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership) a recovery community organization based in Detroit. There she oversees a SAMHSA Recovery Community Services Program grant focused on developing a statewide network of recovery community organizations and professional development of peer recovery service providers.
She is the recipient of the Spirit of Recovery Award presented by The Michigan Association of Substance Abuse Coordinating Agencies, has been voted one of Michigan Alcohol Policy’s People of the Year, and a proud recipient of The Myron Whals Recovery is Possible Award presented by the NCADD-GDA.
Her current position is as Director of Recovery Communication with R.E.A.L MI (Recovery, Education, Advocacy, and Leadership) a recovery community organization based in Detroit. There she oversees a SAMHSA Recovery Community Services Program grant focused on developing a statewide network of recovery community organizations and professional development of peer recovery service providers.
She is the recipient of the Spirit of Recovery Award presented by The Michigan Association of Substance Abuse Coordinating Agencies, has been voted one of Michigan Alcohol Policy’s People of the Year, and a proud recipient of The Myron Whals Recovery is Possible Award presented by the NCADD-GDA.
Treasurer, timothy gill
Timothy Gill is a native of the Lansing area and is employed by the Michigan Department of Community Health, Office of Health Services Inspector General. As an Assistant Inspector General, he is responsible for conducting investigations of Medicaid provider fraud, waste, or abuse.
Gill retired from the Michigan State Police in August 2014 after serving 28 ½ years. Prior to his retirement, he served at the rank of Detective First Lieutenant (D/F/Lt.) as the Commander of the Michigan State Police - First District Drug Task Force Section and with oversight of three drug task force teams that collectively encompass six counties (Clinton, Ingham, Eaton, Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties). All three teams were undercover operations that investigated illegal drug trafficking activity and other major/violent crimes.
Gill actively works with prevention and treatment professionals and is the past chairperson for the Community Action Against Substance Abuse Coalition (CAASAC). He is a member of the Tri-County Area Alcohol Awareness Committee, which is a group of prevention, treatment, law enforcement, school, and business professionals that work to reduce underage drinking. These efforts include the Safe Prom Initiative, which he conceived and implemented. He is also involved with the group’s effort to host an annual youth talent show. This show, known as Tri-County’s Got Talent, is designed to promote positive, alcohol-free activities to 8-12 grade students.
Gill retired from the Michigan State Police in August 2014 after serving 28 ½ years. Prior to his retirement, he served at the rank of Detective First Lieutenant (D/F/Lt.) as the Commander of the Michigan State Police - First District Drug Task Force Section and with oversight of three drug task force teams that collectively encompass six counties (Clinton, Ingham, Eaton, Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties). All three teams were undercover operations that investigated illegal drug trafficking activity and other major/violent crimes.
Gill actively works with prevention and treatment professionals and is the past chairperson for the Community Action Against Substance Abuse Coalition (CAASAC). He is a member of the Tri-County Area Alcohol Awareness Committee, which is a group of prevention, treatment, law enforcement, school, and business professionals that work to reduce underage drinking. These efforts include the Safe Prom Initiative, which he conceived and implemented. He is also involved with the group’s effort to host an annual youth talent show. This show, known as Tri-County’s Got Talent, is designed to promote positive, alcohol-free activities to 8-12 grade students.
Board secretary, JASON SCHWARTZ
Jason has been with Dawn Farm since 1994 and has served as the Clinical Director since 1999, overseeing services throughout Dawn Farm's continuum of care -- two residential treatment sites, a non-medical detox and outreach center, adult and adolescent outpatient services, corrections outreaches and transitional housing. Jason is also an adjunct faculty at Eastern Michigan University’s School of Social Work.
Jason's service activities include serving on the advisory boards for the Eastern Michigan University School of Social Work and Eastern Michigan University School of Leadership and Counseling. He also serves on the Legislative and Social Policy Committee for the National Association of Social Work – Michigan Chapter, as well as the Mental Health Standards Committee for the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. He also serves as a board member for the Livonia Save Our Youth Coalition, a substance abuse prevention coalition in his home community.
Jason has conducted trainings, workshops, in-services around the country and in Japan. Jason blogs at www.addictionrecoverynews.com.
Jason's service activities include serving on the advisory boards for the Eastern Michigan University School of Social Work and Eastern Michigan University School of Leadership and Counseling. He also serves on the Legislative and Social Policy Committee for the National Association of Social Work – Michigan Chapter, as well as the Mental Health Standards Committee for the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. He also serves as a board member for the Livonia Save Our Youth Coalition, a substance abuse prevention coalition in his home community.
Jason has conducted trainings, workshops, in-services around the country and in Japan. Jason blogs at www.addictionrecoverynews.com.
Board Members
Jim Martin
Jim has been a member of both
NAADAC and MAADAC for over 35 years; holding Key positions in both
Organizations including Regional Representative and leader of Certification
Commission. His achievements earned him the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award at
the NAADAC National Conference. Jim was the Founder and Director of the Detroit
Fire Department’s Employee Assistance Program. He has also served in
several positions working with UAW Employee Assistance Programs. He has been
involved for over 20 years as a member of both the National and the Greater
Detroit Chapters helping to develop crisis response protocol. Jim has done many
presentations at conferences at national, state, and local levels regarding
substance use and the effects of Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jim is
a well-respected therapist and has been involved in his own personal recovery
for 42 years. He continues to inspire by providing services, mentoring, and
sponsoring.
Ronnie Tyson
Ronnie Tyson, LMSW, CAADC, CCS-D is Director of Outpatient Services @ Flint Odyssey House and Clinical Supervisor @ Wellness Aids Services Inc. My administrative and clinical roles have increased my awareness how policy makers use structural factors motivate organizational behavior and create sober, safe, and healthy living environments. I have worked in the field of social services since 1990 and become conscious how policy design impacts my professional practice. I have developed an understanding how organizations are required to respond to policy and funding shifts which is really about directing organizational and practitioner behavior.
