Meet ARPG

Vena M. Schexnayder, MCJ
Founder, Executive Director

Little Rock

Education
Masters in Criminal Justice Policy Administration University of Arkansas Little Rock

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counseling certificate Northern Virginia College

Affiliations
Community Health Coordinator Unity Health Behavioral Specialty

Board member for the Arkansas chapter of National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors and the Arkansas chapter of National Association of Social Workers


Riley E. S. Gambill, MHA
Chairman of the Board

Fayetteville

Education
Bachelor’s in Psychology University of Central Arkansas

Masther’s in Healthcare Administration University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

Affiliations
Quality Improvement Coordinator University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Dr. Silk Douangkesone, MD
Vice Chair

North Little Rock

Education
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


Chad Douangkesone
Treasurer, Executive Team

North Little Rock

Education
Finance & Accounting University of Arkansas

Affiliations
Oakley Trucking Inc.


D’Andre Jones
Board Member

Fayetteville

Education

Master of Arts, Management & Leadership/ Human Resource Management Webster University

Master of Social Work Arizona State University

Affiliations
Fayetteville City Council

Northwest Medical Center


Darryl Levy
Board Member

West Memphis

Affiliations
Arisa Health West Memphis

Member of the Arkansas Chapter of National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

Rene Abraham-Jamerson
Board Member

Little Rock

Affiliations
Intake Coordinator Our House

Peer Support Specialist

Member of the Arkansas Chapter of National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors

Wade Carter
Board Member

Hot Springs

Education

Affiliations

Dr. Bill Wilson, LMFT, LPC

Little Rock

Education
B.A. Social Sciences Hendrix College

M.A. Marriage and Family Counseling Chapman University

Doctor of Ministry; Marriage and Family Therapy Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

Affiliations
Clinical Director Lakewood Behavioral Health


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