Our Staff and Board
Favorite food: Dessert
Favorite color: Dark Purple
Favorite hobby: Back-packing, watching movies, reading, finding new hobbies
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I need to rewrite!
Favorite restaurant:
Circle of Friends
Favorite color: Cerulean Blue
Favorite hobby: Cycling, kayaking, glamping
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
NAMI Hancock County saved my family twice. I like to say NAMI works small miracles every day. My family was able to provide support and advocacy for two of our family members. We have been able to educate ourselves, change our hearts and minds, and offer compassion and empathy to our family members. There is help. There is hope. You are not alone!
Favorite food: Mexican or BBQ
Favorite color: Green
Favorite hobby: Painting, Wood carving, drawing, poetry, hiking, reading, being with my dog, finding new hobbies
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I consider myself very lucky to have come across this position at NAMI HC. I have been able to make a big difference in the community, supporting and educating both children and adults alike. I can say with certainty that NAMI saved my life in ways I did not expect, and I hope that I can continue pay that forward.
Courtney Dysert
Board President
Brian White
Board Vice President
Program Committee Chair
John Calvelage
Board Treasurer
Kegan Wise
Board Secretary
Marketing Committee Chair
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite color: Mint Green
Favorite hobby: Reading, working out, hunting, playing with my son
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
NAMI HC saves lives. The staff and board are so genuine. It is rewarding to hear community members talk about how our programs have truly changed their lives. I love Hancock County and wanted to be a part of something meaningful.
Favorite restaurant/food:
Oler's/sushi
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite hobby: Cycling, weight training and traveling
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
Being in law enforcement, I found that early on officers frequently interact with those that struggle with mental illness. I took an interest in Crisis Intervention Training to help me do my job and assist those with mental illness. Later on, I learned that I have several family members that struggle with mental health as well, and this further enhanced my desire to learn about mental illness.
Favorite food: Espresso
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite hobby: Visiting a beach
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I have friends and family members that live with mental health challenges.
Favorite food: Cheesecake
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite hobby: Traveling, exploring new experiences, anything outdoors
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I wanted to support a wonderful organization that provides free services. This allowed another avenue for me to help close gaps for mental health care.
Maribeth Geaman
Board Member
Governance Committee Chair
Susan Blackburn
Board Member
Abbey Will
Board Member
Cindy Wolph
Board Member
Favorite restaurant/food: Bistro on Main/cheese
Favorite color: Green, pink
Favorite hobby: Traveling, reading, spending time with my grandson
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
Like so many others, I have been personally affected by mental health conditions. I wanted to be a part of an organization that helps to fight stigma and promote better mental health in our community.
Favorite food: Chocolate and iced tea are all it takes to coax me
Favorite color: Many shades of purple!
Favorite hobby: Listening to podcasts & audiobooks (mostly about the psychology of human behavior)
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I have family members with mental health struggles. As a result, I have educated myself on how to support them while becoming a mental health advocate through NAMI Hancock County.
Favorite food: Beef jerky, green bean casserole
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite hobby: Traveling, balloon art, going to amusement parks
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I have family and friends who have needed mental health support and couldn't find it. I have made it my personal mission to support and be involved in organizations that make it easier for those with mental illnesses to get help and support.
Favorite food: Roast and mashed potatoes/Swordfish with leek mash
Favorite color: Lots of them - I'm like a mood ring!
Favorite hobby: Spending time with my many pets, watching the news - you know, old-people stuff, LOL!
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I am very impressed with all the services NAMI HC offers, and I hope to assist with promoting the NAMI mission and message!
Mike Runion
Board Member
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Brian Giangiordano
Board Member
Fundraising Committee Chair
Sara Arthurs
Board Member
Casey Smith
Board Member
Fundraising Committee Chair
Favorite food: Tacos and barbecue
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite hobby: Family Time
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
To make an impact in the community and learn more about how I can best help.
Favorite restaurant/food: 3-way tie between Giordanos Pizza, In-N-Out Burger, and Shake Shack/Calzones
Favorite color: Black
Favorite hobby: Woodworking, Video Games, Guitar Playing
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I chose to work with NAMI because the topic of Mental Health is personally touching to me. I wanted to contribute my strengths to a great cause and make an impact.
Favorite food: Tacos and barbecue
Favorite color: Orange
Favorite hobby: Family Time
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
To make an impact in the community and learn more about how I can best help.
Favorite restaurant/food: 3-way tie between Giordanos Pizza, In-N-Out Burger, and Shake Shack/Calzones
Favorite color: Black
Favorite hobby: Woodworking, Video Games, Guitar Playing
Why I chose NAMI Hancock County:
I chose to work with NAMI because the topic of Mental Health is personally touching to me. I wanted to contribute my strengths to a great cause and make an impact.