Discovery Counseling Center is guided and managed by a Board of Directors composed of community members who bring a wide-range of diverse skills and expertise to the governance of the agency. The personal responsibilities of a Discovery Counseling Center Board Member include:
- Actively participating in Discovery Counseling Center’s mission and programs;
- Attending board meetings, committee meetings as assigned, training sessions, and special meetings as appropriate.
- Understanding and believing in the mission, goals, methods, objectives, programs and procedures of Discovery Counseling Center.
- Making decisions on issues, policies, goals, and objectives based on careful consideration of the facts and all relevant data.
- Keeping informed and knowing what is going on in the organization, never hesitating to ask questions or request information.
- Giving fully and enthusiastically of time, talents, and treasures.
Executive Board
BOARD CHAIR
NISHI MOONKA
VICE CHAIR
JILL PURCELL
TREASURER
MARK DAVIS
SECRETARY
ANN WILLOUGHBY
Directors
NEWELL ARNERICH
KATHY CHIVERTON
MICHAEL COPELAND
ROBERT COMBS
JENISE FALK
CLAIRE HUMPHREY
MITCHELL HOPSON
LEE LIGHT
MIA LEONDAKIS
SCOTT LUCIA
Elizabeth Lundmark
NEAL MITCHELL
HONG NGUYEN
BRITTANY DOYLE RILEY
MARY VERSTRAETE
Board Members Emeriti
Board members emeriti have been selected from those who have served with distinction and excellence. Emeriti Board members have contributed to the organization’s future in such a way that their service on the Board serves as an aspirational example and creates a legacy that will last for years. Emeriti Board members continue to support Discovery Counseling Center’s mission and provide their deeply valued advice and counsel to the organization.
GARY RIELE
Gary Riehle continues to exemplify thoughtful leadership, generosity, and a deep commitment to the mission of Discovery Counseling Center. As an emeritus board member, his enduring guidance and support have helped strengthen the organization’s foundation and ensure that compassionate, accessible care remains available to our community.
Legacy Board Members – In Memoriam
Honoring the contributions of Directors who served with distinction and made exceptional contributions to
Discovery Counseling Center’s mission during their lifetimes.
BILL DUNKLE
President & Board Member 2012-2023
Bill Dunkle played a foundational role in shaping Discovery Counseling Center’s future through his vision and steadfast commitment. By helping establish the Center’s endowment, he created a lasting source of stability and growth, ensuring that compassionate, accessible care will continue to reach those who need it most for generations to come.
PAT WILSON
President & Board Member 2010 – 2025
Through a life marked by kindness, and the quiet dedication of a devoted educator, Pat led and continued to serve on the Board with
integrity and heart. His deep commitment to the mission of Discovery Counseling Center culminated in an extraordinary and generous legacy gift—one that will profoundly sustain and expand our work for years to come.