729 Walnut, Marysville, Ohio 43040 & 111 E Columbus St Kenton, OH 43326
Our Programs
Individual Peer Support
Individual Peer Support
Individual Peer Support
Peer Recovery Support is a mutual process of giving and receiving support and education from individuals with shared life experiences. Services are provided by individuals in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction who use their lived experience as a tool to assist others by sharing their personal journeys and knowledge. Peer servi
Peer Recovery Support is a mutual process of giving and receiving support and education from individuals with shared life experiences. Services are provided by individuals in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction who use their lived experience as a tool to assist others by sharing their personal journeys and knowledge. Peer services play a vital role in laying the foundation for sustained recovery. Peer Recovery Supporters encourage inspire and empower others to set recovery goals and achieve them.
Parent Peer Support
Individual Peer Support
Individual Peer Support
Parent Peer Support Specialist services may include: Providing empathetic listening and emotional support Assisting families in navigating systems Supplying information about child‐serving systems, children’s behavioral health and development, and community resources Rendering advocacy support Encouraging self‐care activities Facilitatin
Parent Peer Support Specialist services may include: Providing empathetic listening and emotional support Assisting families in navigating systems Supplying information about child‐serving systems, children’s behavioral health and development, and community resources Rendering advocacy support Encouraging self‐care activities Facilitating familial engagement with service providers Modeling collaboration between families and professionals Engaging in safety and care planning; exploring and eliminating barriers to care plan follow‐through Offering skill‐building for parents that enhances resiliency, communication, advocacy and other areas affecting the ability to maintain a child with complex needs in the home, school and community Sharing personal stories Providing HOPE
Employment Services
Individual Peer Support
Employment Services
Our vocational services are perhaps one of the biggest pieces of creating long term stability in
recovery. Having a job and earning a steady income helps people channel their energy into
positive lifelong habits that enable them to support themselves, which increases their self esteem and better their interpersonal relationships. This progr
Our vocational services are perhaps one of the biggest pieces of creating long term stability in
recovery. Having a job and earning a steady income helps people channel their energy into
positive lifelong habits that enable them to support themselves, which increases their self esteem and better their interpersonal relationships. This program, focuses on a person's individual strengths and overcoming any obstacles. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities to enable a number of different paths to employment, so anyone can find something that meets their needs. This program is not only to help clients find employment but to keep it.
Benefits Planning
Benefits Planning
Employment Services
Benefits Planning is a key component of Social Security’s strategy to promote employment among disability beneficiaries and reduce dependence on SSI and Title II cash benefits.
Our Certified Work Incentive Practitioner assists beneficiaries making employment and financial decisions, as well as helping them with signing up for any and all other Federal, State, and local benefits they may qualify.
Support Groups
Benefits Planning
Support Groups
Support Groups are a wonderful way of healing and recovery but also a great way to meet new people. People who have some of the same struggles and can help to uplift you. All of our groups are peer led and are created based on needs that we see in the community.
Transportation
Benefits Planning
Support Groups
Meet Our Team
Julli Griesheimer
Julli Griesheimer
Julli Griesheimer
Executive Director
Tracie Nelson
Julli Griesheimer
Julli Griesheimer
Clinical Director
Abigail Anderton
Julli Griesheimer
Abigail Anderton
Marketing & Events Planner
Carl Mandanici
Stacie Stillion
Abigail Anderton
Certified Peer Support Supervisor
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter
Group Facilitator
Meagan Hubbard
Stacie Stillion
Stacie Stillion
Family Peer Mentor (START)
Peer Recovery Supporter
Kenton Location
Stacie Stillion
Stacie Stillion
Stacie Stillion
Peer Recovery Supporter
Brooke Blakesley
Brooke Blakesley
Brooke Blakesley
Parent Peer Support
Tabi Wolfe
Brooke Blakesley
Brooke Blakesley
Office Manager & Mobile Response Peer Support
Ashley Fabiny
Christa Williams
Christa Williams
Peer Recovery Supporter
Christa Williams
Christa Williams
Christa Williams
Peer Engagement Specialist
Anthony Vanhoose
Christa Williams
Anthony Vanhoose
Peer Recovery Supporter
Abby Kinstle
Cassie Zimmerman
Anthony Vanhoose
Peer Recovery Supporter
Kenton Location
Cassie Zimmerman
Cassie Zimmerman
Cassie Zimmerman
Office Manager
Kenton Location
Board Of Directors
Charles Lease
Charles Lease
Charles Lease
Chairperson
Married to Marianne Lease and they reside in Powell, Ohio. Retired business trial attorney, owns and operates a greeting card company and a company that makes gluten-free dog treats, He has published and sold numerous books on a variety of topics and is a professional dog walker in his spare time.
Board Member for Wings since May 2018
Marianne Lease
Charles Lease
Charles Lease
Vice-Chairperson
Marianne resides in Powell, Ohio with her husband Charley, 25-year career in the Information Technology sector, She was selected to the inaugural Leadership Development program at VMware and served on the President’s Advisory Counsel at MindLeaders
Board Member for Wings since November 2018
John Popio
Charles Lease
Robert Sements
John is a licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio. He holds certificates from the Ohio Child Welfare Executive Training Institute, and the Ohio Human Services Executive Training Institute. John is chairman of the Union County Airport Authority. He resides with his wife Julia in Marysville
Board Member for Wings since September 2016
Robert Sements
Robert Sements
Robert Sements
Currently: Football Coach & Athletics Assistant at Dublin Karrer M.S. ,
Retired History Teacher & Coach
Marysville Bunsold Middle School 1980-2016,
Enjoy tasks that benefit WINGS Recovery. Recently created Wings Zen Garden.
Deacon with First Presbyterian Church Marysville
Board Member for Wings Since 2017
Beth Miller
Robert Sements
Lydia Gilmore
My name is Bethan Miller. I am the Associate Director of PASS - Prevention Awareness Support Services, here in Marysville. I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions. I also have an Associates in Liberal Arts. I am a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), a Registered Applicant (RA) for Prevention creden
My name is Bethan Miller. I am the Associate Director of PASS - Prevention Awareness Support Services, here in Marysville. I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions. I also have an Associates in Liberal Arts. I am a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), a Registered Applicant (RA) for Prevention credentialing , and I am a Crisis Counselor for the National Crisis Text Line (741741). I have lived in Rushsylvania, Ohio, in Logan County, with my husband and two children, for 15-years. My son is 18 and is attending college at Brigham Young University. My daughter is a sophomore at Benjamin Logan High School, and my husband is over employee training and development at NEX Transport in East Liberty. I am excited for the opportunity to serve on the WINGS Board of Directors.
Board Member for Wings Since July 2020
Lydia Gilmore
Robert Sements
Lydia Gilmore
I am a full professor at Columbus State Community College, Columbus
Ohio, in the Business Programs Department. I have been employed at the
College since 2002.
My 20+ years’ business and industry experience includes administration,
general management, research, financial analysis, project management,
and telecommunications.
I received the degr
I am a full professor at Columbus State Community College, Columbus
Ohio, in the Business Programs Department. I have been employed at the
College since 2002.
My 20+ years’ business and industry experience includes administration,
general management, research, financial analysis, project management,
and telecommunications.
I received the degrees of BA in Interpersonal and Organizational
Communication from The Ohio State University in 1986, MBA from Franklin
University in 1997, and Ph.D. from Capella University in 2007. My areas of
expertise are adult education and personal, business, and academic coaching
practices.
My hobbies include antiquing, researching and buying vintage Barbie’s,
Mid-Century Modern decorating, traveling, watching 1950 – 1970's
sitcom reruns, and being a Beagle-mom.
Board Member for Wings since July 2021
Ed Flynn
Shannon Jenkins-Bugg
Shannon Jenkins-Bugg
Homeboy Industries, Chief Advancement Officer
Non-profit Management Consultant- assisting various non-profits including Mid-Ohio Food Collective, The Meaning Foundation, Memorial Foundation, Andrews University, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Seton Medical Center, Boysville of Michigan, Case Western Reserve University, as well as many
Homeboy Industries, Chief Advancement Officer
Non-profit Management Consultant- assisting various non-profits including Mid-Ohio Food Collective, The Meaning Foundation, Memorial Foundation, Andrews University, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Seton Medical Center, Boysville of Michigan, Case Western Reserve University, as well as many small non-profits, schools and Community Foundations.
Echoing Hills Village, Director of Development,
Baptist Hospital Foundation, Vice President and Executive Director,
Lakeside Association, Director of Personnel and Development,
The Eckerd Foundation, Director of Operations for Jack Eckerd Youth and Family Alternatives,
Morgan Stanley, Vice President of Operations, Security Clearance Department
Board Member for Wings since March 2022
Shannon Jenkins-Bugg
Shannon Jenkins-Bugg
Shannon Jenkins-Bugg
Shannon Bugg joined the Care Train of Union County team as the Executive Director in 2021. Shannon also serves as business consultant for Primrose Schools Franchising Company. With a strong background in franchising and education, Shannon understands the importance of being a mental health and wellness advocate for young children through
Shannon Bugg joined the Care Train of Union County team as the Executive Director in 2021. Shannon also serves as business consultant for Primrose Schools Franchising Company. With a strong background in franchising and education, Shannon understands the importance of being a mental health and wellness advocate for young children through adulthood. Shannon feels honored to support Union County organizations that assist individuals who need a variety of assistance. Shannon, her husband Scott and their three children reside on a farm outside of Richwood. She and her husband Scott are active in their local school district, local 4-H chapter and various outreach programs in Union County.
Board Member for Wings since May 2022
Morgan Brown
Shannon Jenkins-Bugg
Morgan Brown
Morgan Brown is a Deputy Sheriff at the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Dep Brown has been the Union County ‘Crisis Intervention Team & Critical Incident Stress Management’ Coordinator since January 2020. Deputy Brown joined the Union County Sheriff’s Office in May 2016 after completing his Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Eastland-F
Morgan Brown is a Deputy Sheriff at the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Dep Brown has been the Union County ‘Crisis Intervention Team & Critical Incident Stress Management’ Coordinator since January 2020. Deputy Brown joined the Union County Sheriff’s Office in May 2016 after completing his Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Eastland-Fairfield Career Center. Upon his hiring as the CIT/CISM Coordinator at the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Brown served as a Public Safety Officer where he was trained as a EMT and a Firefighter. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Deputy Brown served 9 years and 10 months as a Security Forces member in the United States Air Force.
Board Member for Wings since May 2022
Pam Sturwold
Steve Albanese
Morgan Brown
Pam Sturwold grew up in Auglaize County Ohio where she graduated from New Bremen High School. She worked for many over 20 years in the health care industry doing insurance billing and office management.
She has been married to her husband, Jay, for 34 years and has moved to Alabama and Indiana for his job with Honda. When returning back to
Pam Sturwold grew up in Auglaize County Ohio where she graduated from New Bremen High School. She worked for many over 20 years in the health care industry doing insurance billing and office management.
She has been married to her husband, Jay, for 34 years and has moved to Alabama and Indiana for his job with Honda. When returning back to Ohio, she started with Care Train in 2013 as a volunteer for a way to meet people in the community. In 2014, she became the Executive Director for 7 years and now is serving as a Board Member.
She also is the Sargent of Arms for the Rotary Club of Marysville, a PNP Board Member and a new Board Member for the 2 nd Chances Thrift Store starting in Maryville this summer. She also volunteers for Mobile Meals. She is employed by VPS-Visual Project Solutions.
When her and her husband are not traveling, she loves spending time with her 3 children and their 5 beautiful grandchildren. She also enjoys walking, reading, socializing with friends and gardening. Board Member for Wings since June 2022
Steve Albanese
Steve Albanese
Steve Albanese
Steve Albanese is a retired health care administrator. He currently resides in Union County. Board Member for Wings since June 2022.
Jerome Shapiro
Steve Albanese
Steve Albanese
Jerome Shapiro has lived in Union County since 2002, where he has worked with or served on the boards of several community organizations, and he is a former Wings peer support provider. Jerome holds a doctorate in Comparative Culture, from the University of California, Irvine. He has published many articles and one book on various aspects of US and Japanese society and culture, and cinema.