Staff
Amy Raynes, Executive Director
Amy has been the Executive Director of the Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board since August of 2014. She is a Professional Clinical Counselor with a background of work experience that includes business and non-profit executive management. Amy serves on various Preble County advisory boards and committees and places a huge focus on advocacy for the betterment of those with mental illness and addiction. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a minor in Business from Bowling Green State University and her Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She currently resides in her hometown of Arcanum with her daughter and son.
Mindy Grubbs, Community Development & Outreach
Mindy has been the Community Coordinator for Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board since 2017. She is responsible for all communications and grant reporting as well as planning, promoting, and facilitating our events and trainings. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Anderson University in Indiana. Mindy is passionate about people and being involved in her community.
Mindy loves spending time with her family and friends and being involved at her church. She enjoys hiking, walking and reading, sometimes simultaneously.
Mindy loves spending time with her family and friends and being involved at her church. She enjoys hiking, walking and reading, sometimes simultaneously.
Shelly Tabor, Accounts Payable & Administration
Shelly has been the Accountant/Housing Manager at Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board since 2018.
She joined us after working for Pratt Industries (Lewisburg Container) for ten years as the Assistant Controller. Shelly
wanted a career that made a difference in the lives of others. Her passion is helping those with mental illness and addiction.
She grew up in New Lebanon, Ohio, where she was raised by her late grandparents. She is a proud mother of two residing
in her hometown.
She joined us after working for Pratt Industries (Lewisburg Container) for ten years as the Assistant Controller. Shelly
wanted a career that made a difference in the lives of others. Her passion is helping those with mental illness and addiction.
She grew up in New Lebanon, Ohio, where she was raised by her late grandparents. She is a proud mother of two residing
in her hometown.
Board Members
John Allen
John S. Allen is a life-long resident of Preble County. He graduated high school and then pursued his education in medicine. He has a B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Kettering College of Medical Arts and a Masters in PA Studies from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. He has practiced for over 20 years and is currently a PA for Dr. Jill Vosler in Eaton. He enjoys any outdoor activities and spending time with his family and friends. His call to service on the board is to
set an example for his children to always give back and volunteer.
set an example for his children to always give back and volunteer.
Cherry Anderson
Cherry L. (Crowe) Anderson grew up in Camden, Ohio. She has a BS in Education, from Miami University and an MA in Education (Administration) from Chapman University. She worked at Wright Patterson AFB at the graduate school, as an admissions counselor, Chief of Admissions, and Executive Manager of the Department of Operational Sciences. She has volunteered with the Camden Archives and was appointed to the Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board in 2012. Cherry and her husband, Curtis, have a son who is currently stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB.
Cherry retired from Federal Service in 2013, and enjoys gardening, traveling, anything history-related, spending time with her family and friends, and remaining active in her community.
Cherry retired from Federal Service in 2013, and enjoys gardening, traveling, anything history-related, spending time with her family and friends, and remaining active in her community.
Fran Clark
Fran Clark is a lifelong resident of Preble County and graduate of Eaton High School. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana Wesleyan. Fran is currently employed as Program Administrator in Neurology Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education at Wright State Physicians. She is also a trustee for the Preble County Art Association.
Fran has been married for over 20 years and is the parent of two teenage daughters. Her interest in mental health stemmed from family and friends affected by mental health disorders and substance abuse.
Fran has been married for over 20 years and is the parent of two teenage daughters. Her interest in mental health stemmed from family and friends affected by mental health disorders and substance abuse.
John Elam
John Elam grew up in Camden and is a graduate of Preble Shawnee High School. He has multiple certifications from Tooling
University. He is currently employed by Silfex, a division of Lam Research Company, as a CNC Machine Operator in Eaton.
He is a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Eaton where he is part-time preacher and the Director of the Seven Pillars Recovery
Program. He is a member of the USA BMX and recreationally participates in BMX racing, as well as Jiu Jitsu martial arts. He enjoys spending time with his daughter and family. His desire to serve on the board stems from a special interest in recovery service
and to give back to our community in which he is a life-long resident.
University. He is currently employed by Silfex, a division of Lam Research Company, as a CNC Machine Operator in Eaton.
He is a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Eaton where he is part-time preacher and the Director of the Seven Pillars Recovery
Program. He is a member of the USA BMX and recreationally participates in BMX racing, as well as Jiu Jitsu martial arts. He enjoys spending time with his daughter and family. His desire to serve on the board stems from a special interest in recovery service
and to give back to our community in which he is a life-long resident.
Tyessa McQueen
Beth Meeks
Beth Meeks is a graduate of Eaton High School and Ohio Northern University's College of Pharmacy. She has been employed for six years at Richmond State (Psychiatric) Hospital as a staff pharmacist. Beth joined the Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board in 2013.
She is married to Jim Meeks and has two children, Katelyn and Josey.
She is married to Jim Meeks and has two children, Katelyn and Josey.
Jana Nunn
Jana Nunn grew up in Trenton, Ohio, a graduate of Edgewood High School. She received her STNA for Medical coding and billing from Butler Tech. She is employed at Buckeye Jake's as manager and server.
Her interest in serving on the Board is to help people suffering from the disease of addiction and mental health issues. She is passionate about educating our community about recovering from addiction. She supports those in recovery and speaks on the topic of addiction on behalf of the Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership in Preble County. She believes in the power of many to help fight this battle in our community. Jana enjoys spending her free time with her family and shopping.
Landen O'Banion
Melissa Reimers
Melissa Reimers is a life-long resident of Preble County and a graduate of Eaton High School. She received her B.S. in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. She began her career at Parker Hannifin and is now Manager, Human Resources at the Brookville location. She has worked for Parker Hannifin for twenty years. She is married with children.
For fun, she enjoys working in her garden and shopping. She is enjoys serving on the Mental Health & Recovery Board as she wants to give back to our community.
For fun, she enjoys working in her garden and shopping. She is enjoys serving on the Mental Health & Recovery Board as she wants to give back to our community.
David Sizemore
Abbie Steele
Abbie Steele grew up locally. She graduated from IU East where she received a bachelor's degree in Social Work. She also completed a master's in School Counseling from the UD. She worked as a substance abuse counselor for 10 years and currently serves as a Preble Shawnee School Counselor.
She says her heart has always been in prevention and although her career path has changed, she still feels compelled to have an influence on a topic near and dear to her heart. She and her husband have two daughters. She enjoys spending time outdoors and with her family and friends.
She says her heart has always been in prevention and although her career path has changed, she still feels compelled to have an influence on a topic near and dear to her heart. She and her husband have two daughters. She enjoys spending time outdoors and with her family and friends.
Robert Wood
Robert Wood attended CRPC College for Financial Planning and received his CLU and ChFC from The American College of Financial Services. He has worked at CMP Consultants for several years owning an Insurance Franchise which provides insurance and business consulting.
Robert's late wife worked in the mental health field. He wanted to be involved in the mental health field to honor her and put his business experience to use. He enjoys golfing, hunting, reading and hiking. He is married with two children.
Robert's late wife worked in the mental health field. He wanted to be involved in the mental health field to honor her and put his business experience to use. He enjoys golfing, hunting, reading and hiking. He is married with two children.