Amanda Kern
Executive Director
Amanda Kern joined the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board as the Executive Director in March of 2023. Amanda received her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and her master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Toledo. Amanda has varied experience in the mental health and substance use field ranging from direct work with clients, management, project development, grant writing, and was Vice President of Clinical Services in her last role as a provider. Amanda’s expertise is in crisis services and services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Amanda is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a supervisory endorsement.
Aimee Coe
Director of Community Programs
Aimee Coe joined the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board as the Director of Community Programs in January 2018. Aimee received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from Bowling Green State University. Aimee has worked in the behavioral health and criminal justice field throughout her career in roles ranging from Investigator, Therapist, Clinical Manager and Director. She has experience in program development and has specialized in substance abuse treatment during her career. Aimee is a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervisory endorsement.
Julie Launstein
Director of Finance
Julie Launstein joined the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board staff as Fiscal Director in December of 2016. Julie was previously employed with Wood County Department of Job and Family Services for over 14 years. She gained extensive experience in public assistance programs including Medicaid. Her most recent position as Business Administrator provided experience in funding at federal, state and local levels. Julie holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan.
Laura Fullenkamp
Director of Criminal Justice & Compliance
Laura Fullenkamp joined the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board as the Criminal Justice and Special Projects Manager in January 2021. In February 2022, Laura's position transitioned to Director of Criminal Justice and Compliance. Dr. Fullenkamp earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology, Master’s in Community Counseling, and Ph.D., in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Toledo. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision endorsement. Her 15 years of professional experience prior to this position include working with people with Substance Use Disorders, Mental Health concerns, and those with co-occurring criminal justice involvement at several not-for-profit agencies. In addition, Dr. Fullenkamp has also been active in helping others understand and support behavioral health through providing education to those in the criminal justice field.
Kaylee Smith
Manager of Marketing and Communication
Kaylee Smith joined the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board as Wood County Programming and Marketing AmeriCorps VISTA in July of 2020. The following July, she reinstated her vista-ship as the Regional Project Coordinator for the 23 counties and 11 ADAMHS board areas that make up Northwest Ohio. In June 2022, Kaylee officially joined the board staff as Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives overseeing regional projects and legislation at the local, state and federal level. In 2023, Kaylee expanded her legislative scope of work to include external communications and general marketing. She will receive her Undergraduate and Master's degree from Bowling Green State University.
Britni Fackler
Human Resources-Accounts Manager
Britni Fackler has been with the Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board since 2006. In 2019 , Britni became the Office Administration Coordinator. She is a graduate of Bowling Green State University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Advanced Technological Education, and also a graduate of Northwest State Community College and holds an Associate Degree in Office Administration Services.
Kathryn Shackleton
Executive Assistant
Kathryn Shackleton graduated from high school in Delta, Ohio after years of living all over the U.S. from Hawaii to Guam as part of a military family. Next, Kathryn served in the US Air Force for seven years. Kathryn is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and American Military University, with an Associate's Degree in General Studies. She also holds a Career Diploma in Administrative Assistant from Penn Foster Career School. In 2014, she started working in the mental health field and has done ever since.
Board Members
The Wood County ADAMHS Board is comprised of 12 individuals from Wood County. Members are appointed by the Wood County Commissioners and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Ohio statutes specify that the board will include, among others, a psychiatrist, a mental health professional, a person receiving (or having had previously received) services paid for by the public funds, a professional in the field of alcohol or drug abuse services and an advocate for people receiving treatment for alcohol or drug addiction.
The Wood County ADAMHS Board is seeking board members with an interest in volunteering to serve their community and those with behavioral health disorders.
We are accepting all applications but have specific needs for:
- person in mental health recovery
- person in Substance Use Disorder recovery
- immediate family member of someone with a mental illness
- immediate family members of someone with substance use disorders
- a behavioral health professional (cannot work for a provider who contracts with the Board)
To be considered, applicants must be a Wood County resident and should complete the application and submit to wcadamhs@wcadamh.org
OhioMHAS Appointment Application
| Name | Title | Appointment | Term |
| Frank McLaughlin | Chairperson | Commissioners | 2nd Full: 7/23-6/27
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| Karen Baron | Vice Chairperson | Commissioners | 1st Full: 7/21-6/25 |
| Matthew Battiato | Treasurer | Commissioners | 1st Full: 7/21-6/25 |
| Leslie Miller | Secretary | Ohio MHAS | 2nd Full: 7/23-6/27 |
| Scott Kleiber | | Commissioners | 1st Full: 7/21-6/25 |
| Erica Parish | | Commissioners | 1st Full: 7/22-6/26 |
| Dr. Anwer Ali | | Commissioners | 7/21-6/25 |
| Brandy Laux | | Ohio MHAS | 1st Full: 7/22-6/26 |
| Katina Bostic | | Ohio MHAS | 1st Full: 7/23-6/27 |
| Vacant | | Ohio MHAS | 7/23-6/27 |
| Vacant | | Commissioners | 7/22-6/26 |
| Vacant | | Commissioners | 7/24-6/28 |