Leadership & Board
Dedicated to our cause, committed to our mission.
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 the Greater Houston area.
We have gathered a dedicated team of experts in the field of recovery. At the helm of the organization is our administrative team, led by Mary H. Beck, LMSW, CAI, 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 ensures unwavering focus on our mission and total commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community.
Administrative Leadership
Mary H. Beck, LMSW, CAI
President & Chief Executive Officer
Monica Brown-Broussard, MBA
Executive Vice President
William M. (Mel) Taylor, MSW
President Emeritus
Kamari Brewer, LCSW
Chief Program Officer
Judy M. Johnson, MBA
Chief Development & Communications Officer
Lori Fiester, LCSW-S, ADS, CIP, CDWF
Clinical Director
Board Leadership (2021/2022)
Board of Trustees
Joseph A. Matula - Board Chair
Angela Pisecco - Vice Chair
Lance Baird - Treasurer
Anne Singley - Secretary
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Devon Anderson
Lauren Anderson
Oliver Banks
J.C. Clemens
Jack Daniel
Mark Deaton
Chris Flood
Matthew Goldsby
Richard Hellmann
Maria Hendershott
Trent Hrncir
Patrick Keegan
Marvin Lummis
Richard Lynch
Joanie McLeod
Jerri Duddlesten Moore
Jim Nastoff
Gary Petersen
Amanda Polich
Rick Renaudin
Dana Smith
Craig Taylor
Manoel Urquidi
Foundation Board
Jim Braniff, IV - Chair
Dean Quinn - Vice Chair
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Diane St. Yves Brewer
Bob Candito
Jeffrey Miller
Ellen Rutherford
Carol Warley
Advisory Board
Huston Able
Shannan Adler
Lawrence Bellatti
Kim Boone
Cindi Boudreaux
Kim Burnett
Meredith Cullen
Mike Dokupil
Diane Erbstoesser
Carol Farnsworth
Craig Fecel, II
Dr. Aaron Fink
Sarah Foshee
Susanne W. Galtney
Pat Grimes
Cathy Hale
Dr. Zach Hodges
Kathy Hood
Julie Jenkins
Tracey Kearny
Judge Steven Kirkland
Jes Kramar
Laura Ladd
Jack Mauel
Chris McLaren
Marc Melcher
Harlan Murphy
Carol Nunn
Paula Padgett
Neeraj Parasher
Walt Parmer
Jane Pendergraft
Lad Rack
Jennifer Reichek
Donna Reid
Brad Sears
Jay Sitta
Bradley Smith
Carol Trahan
Tony Valadez
Margaret Vinson
Nancy Wakefield
Rachel Tova Winer
Natallie Woods
Honorary Lifetime Board
Greg Armstrong
Rob Arnold
Kirby Attwell ‡
Hamilton Beazley
Dan Cartwright
Jerry England ‡
Julie Goudie
L.A. Greene
Sara Haynes
John Hopper
Rick Laminack
Harry Lucas, Jr.
Candace McMurrey
Dan Neale
Whipple Newell ‡
Austin O'Toole
George Pletcher
Anne McCullough Shallenberger
Sandy Sutherland
Gregg Thompson
June Waggoner
Robert (Bob) Wagner
Marthann Masterson Weaber
Mary Worscheh ‡
Nancy Younger