Leadership & Board
The Council on Recovery is Houston’s oldest and largest non-profit organization providing support, information, and outpatient treatment to all who are adversely affected by alcohol, drugs, and addiction-related issues. Founded in 1946, The Council on Recovery is the leading provider of prevention, education, treatment, and recovery services in Houston.
We've gathered a dedicated team of experts in the field of recovery. At the helm of the organization is our administrative team, led by William M. “Mel” Taylor, MSW, President & CEO. All of our operations are run under the watchful eye of three boards - the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board, and the Advisory Board. This structure is there to ensure that our community receives the best care possible.
Administrative Leadership
William M. “Mel” Taylor, MSW
President & Chief Executive Officer
Monica Brown-Broussard, MBA
Chief Advancement & Administrative Officer
Mary Beck, LMSW, CAI
Chief Strategy Officer
Sarah F. Searle, MSW, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer
Howard A. J. Lester
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Board Leadership (2017/2018)
Board of Trustees
David Taylor – Chairman of the Board
Cathy Herrington Hale – Vice Chairman
Jerry England – Treasurer
Angela Pisecco – Secretary
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Devon Anderson
Bob Candito
Kathy Hood
Brad Lindig
Phil Lukefahr
Marvin Lummis
Joe Matula
Jeffrey Miller
Harlan Murphy
Jim Nastoff
Bob Newhouse
Gary Petersen
Lad Rack
Rick Renaudin
Brad Sears
Anne Singley
Diane St. Yves
Craig Taylor
Erika Tolar
Carol Trahan
Tony Valadez
Carol Warley
Dimitri Zgourides
Foundation Board
Dean Quinn – Chairman of the Board
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Rob Arnold
Jim Braniff, IV
Jack Daniel
Carol Farnsworth
Maria Hendershott
Miriam McHenry
Marc Melcher
Jerri Duddlesten Moore
Advisory Board
Huston Able
Lauren Anderson
Lance Baird
Morgan Bomar
James (Brook) Brookshire
Kim Burnett
Fairalee (Lee) Carrier
Ray Childress
Kimberly Chojnacki
Victoria Constance
Meredith Cullen
Mark Deaton
Rev. Betty Divine
Mike Dokupil
Craig Fecel, II
Sarah Foshee
Susanne W. Galtney
Maggie Giles
Julie Goudie
Kari Hartmann
Robert Hendrix
Dr. Zach Hodges
Trenton R. Hrncir
Marjorie Hutcheson
Andrew Johnston
Judge Steven Kirkland
Joanie McLeod Kirksey
Will Kopp
Jes Kramer
Diane Larrivee
Barbara Metcalf
Kelly Miller
Keith Morris
Vanetta Murphree Peterson
Charlie Musslewhite
Chevo Pastrano
Jane Pendergraft
Amanda Polich
Meribeth Privett Rack
Christopher Rives
Dennis Robinson
Ellen Rutherford
Helen Sage Perry
Leila Sarmecanic
Jay Sitta
Dana Smith
Andrew Steptowe
John Stevens
Rachel Tova Winer
Margaret Vinson
Tony L. Visage
Robert Wagner
Nancy Wakefield