Chair
She has been employed by Children’s Home Society of WV for 14 years, running the WECAN Program (child mentoring program), in May of 2022, she became certified to be a Forensic interviewer for the Logan County Child Advocacy Center where she is a volunteer forensic interviewer. She serves on the boards of the Kiwanis Club of Logan and is chair of the Logan County Prevention Coalition, she is the President of the Logan Family Resource Network, the Chair of the Family Southern Collaboration, and the co-chair of the Regional Summit. She resides in Man, WV with her husband Jennings and her 3 cats Rocky, Whiskers, Cali. She is the proud grandmother to 9 grandchildren, Neala, Ian, Madelyn, Myles, Allie, Gage, Emmy, Harper, Anna and is expecting her 10th in November 2023
In her free time, she enjoys reading, riding the ATV in the mountains and being with her family.
Vice Chair
My name is Paul Clemens and I am a Board Member for the Logan County Prevention Coalition. I have been in law enforcement/corrections for 47 years having retired as a Major in charge of Field Services with the West Virginia State Police, served as the Chief Deputy of the Logan County Sheriff’s Department, served as the Assistant Supernatant of the Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center, security for the West Virginia Supreme Court, an investigator for the West Virginia Insurance Commission, Chief of Police for the City of Logan and am currently the Sheriff of Logan County. I joined the board of this organization because I care about the people in our community. I believe in prevention and assisting those who have a substance abuse disorder. Due to my extensive background in law enforcement, I have seen the harm that drug usage has caused in families as well as the communities.
Secretary
Amber is the Peer Reentry Program Coordinator for The REACH Initiative. She is happily married and resides in Logan County. She is motivated to change the climate in West Virginia through prevention, criminal justice reform, reentry, and recovery advocacy. She serves as co-chair of her local Reentry Council and serves on the board of directors for a variety of organizations. Amber delights in deep, meaningful conversations and seeing someone discover their purpose. She truly believes that iron sharpens iron as one person sharpens another, and her work truly makes a difference!
Treasurer
Joel was born August 21, 1951, oldest of 7 children. He is married, has 9 children, 22 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Joel has attend the Crooked Creek Church of Christ, for 71 years. Joel Served in USAF from November 1970 thru November 1976, 4 years active, 2 in reserve. Served as a Vietnamese Linguist and Cryptanalyst. Retired after 42 years with CSX as an engineer
Joel is a former member of Jaycees. Current member of Kiwanis Club of Logan, Member of the Logan Gideons Camp, where I serve as a Chaplain. Have served on boards for PRIDE, Just Cause, Logan Mingo Mental Health, Salvation Army, Tracy Vickers Community Center. Chair for Logan Mingo Mental Health, and Salvation Army. Joel is Currently the Mayor of Chapmanville, WV. He is an Active member of American Legion Post 103 of Chapmanville, WV and serve on the Funeral Honor Guard detail.
Board Member
Debra Baisden-Fields obtained an associate degree in Applied Science in Data Processing from Southern WV Community and Technical College in May 1996, A Bachelors’ of degree from Bluefield State in December 1992. She completed her Master of Science in Adult and Technical Education with a minor in Counseling from Marshall University Graduate School in May 1996. She completed her Master of Arts in Counseling from Marshall Graduate School in December 2003. She completed her degree in ED. S (Education Specialist degree in Counseling) from Marshall Graduate College in December 2003. Debbie is a retired Senior Rehabilitation Counselor at WV Division of Rehabilitation Services with 20 years of counseling experience. She worked as an adjunct faculty instructor at Southern WV Community and Technical College for 7 years. She is currently a Substitute Teacher with the Logan County Board of Education. She worked as an adjunct faculty instructor at Southern WV Community and Technical College for 7 years, teaching Psychology, Drugs and the Court System and Forensic Psychology.
Board Member
His journey began at New Beginnings Home for Men as a Recovery Coach in October 2018, after completing Recovery Coach Academy training through CCAR. In September 2020, he earned his Peer Recovery Support Specialist credentials from the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVCBAPP).
When the Recovery Group of Southern WV Inc. launched the Logan Recovery Community Center in May 2023, Christopher stepped into the role of Lead Peer Recovery Support Specialist, where he oversaw the training of recovery coaches pursuing their PRSS certification. His skill set includes specialized training in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, case management, Recovery Ally Training, and Recovery Dynamics Instruction. He also holds certifications as a Peer Reentry Navigator and in Drivers Alert Training.
Prior to his work in recovery, Christopher served as a certified Basic Police Officer from the WV State Police Academy and worked as both a General Laborer and Correctional/Field Training Officer. This diverse background, combined with his passionate dedication to recovery support, makes him uniquely qualified to lead and strengthen our recovery resources program.
Board Member
Daryl Densford is currently the Lead Pastor at the Logan Church of the Nazarene and is also the Logan County Unit Director for the Salvation Army. Prior to these positions, Daryl served 20 years in the Army as a Chaplain. In addition to serving on the board of the LCPC he also serves as a member and secretary of the Advisory Board of the Charleston Area Command of the Salvation Army; chaplain of the Verdunville Volunteer Fire Department; chaplain of the Daniel Boone Chapter (Charleston) Sons of the American Revolution (SAR); and member of the Board of Managers of the WV Society of the SAR. Daryl has an Associates Degree in Christian Education and Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies from Nazarene Bible College (Colorado Springs); a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (Springfield, MO); a Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Master of Divinity from Northeastern Seminary (Rochester, NY) and a Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary (Washington, D.C.). He has lived in Logan with his wife, Holly, since his retirement from the Army in February 2023. Together, he and his wife have 5 grown children.
Board Member
I live at Mud Fork with my two dogs Mandi and CiCi and my cat Coolio. l am a Meemaw to my four year old grandson, Isaiah Seth. I’m member of the Chapmanville United Baptist Church where I serve as a co youth leader and Sunday School teacher.
I am a PRSS at Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare and represent Jobs and Hope in Logan and Mingo Counties. I’m also a trainer for MLIH instructing Adult First Aid, CPR and AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Naloxone and Crisis Response Intervention (CR1) which I also wrote. I serve as a co- facilitator of our Safety Team.
I am one of twenty-five facilitators of the McShin Foundation PRSS Training for the State of WV. I’m also a facilitator for the WV Leadership Academy and WRAP. I have recently accepted a place on the Leadership Team for Southern WV Rural Substance Abuse Consortium, and I’m excited to be joining the board of the Prevention Coalition.
I’m very appreciative of every opportunity I’ve been given, and make it my mission in life to be there when a person goes down the seventh time to be the hand that helps them up the eighth.
Board Member
For 31 years, he has worked for the United States Postal Service, and for 25 years, he has volunteered with the Verdunville Fire Department. A proud father of two and grandfather of two, Windell values family above all else. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, especially sharing meals with friends at Gino’s. In addition to his work and family life, Windell serves as a board member of the Logan County Prevention Coalition, where he helps promote health, safety, and well-being throughout the region. His commitment to service, community, and family defines who he is—and drives everything he does.
Board Member
My name is Dwight Neal. After working for 42 years in Retail Management, I switched career paths. I currently work at Word of Life Church where I serve on the Trustee Board as Secretary / Treasurer. A position that I have served in for 37 years. I also work with the Recovery Group of Southern West Virginia, a nonprofit organization. The Recovery Group of Southern West Virginia is a 501(c)3 organization established to provide community and faith-based recovery programs established in 2014. I lead a program entitled Celebrate Recovery at Word of Life every Thursday. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered and Bible-based 12 Step Recovery Program. The purpose is to focus on God’s healing power through fellowship and community with others who are struggling with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. I also work with the Logan County Prevention Coalition as a Board Member. In addition, I am a member of the Logan Lion’s Club and the Corridor Q Beekeepers Association.
Board Member
Elizabeth Tackett, retired director of the Buffalo Creek Memorial Library where I continue to work part time, where I do community outreach and children’s programs I became involved in drug abuse education for children by teaching “Too Good For Drugs” to elementary children over 10 years ago and was then appointed to the board of directors for the PIECES drug abuse prevention coalition which has now joined with the LCPC. I also serve on the board of directors of the Logan County Family Resource Network. I live in the Man area and am active in many organizations for the betterment of our communities. I am the President of the Man Lions Club whose motto is “We Serve”, member of the Hemlock Hills Garden Club, START, and serve on the advisory board for the Logan County WVU Extension Service. I am also a member of the Mallory Church of God.
Board Member
My name is David Wells, I reside at Verdunville with my wife, Beverly, along with four cats, Tabby, Molly, Callie and Crackhead Larry, who has his own Facebook page. Two dogs, Flossie and Lola, and a 20 year old Molucaan Cockatoo named Peaches, that’s in need of some manners, if you know her, you know what I’m talking about. I’m a life long Logan Countian. From Lyburn to Rita, then Harts Creek and now Verdunville. I’ve lived through most of the County. I’m a proud graduate of Man High School, Class of 1988, and SWVCTC, Class of 1995.
I’ve spent my work career in various fields from healthcare to mining even spent a few years roaming central West Virginia for FedEx. Service to those in our communities is of utmost importance to me. I strive to find the good in everyone, I think everyone deserves that second chance. And I believe that a person can change but they have to want that change. I’ve served with the East Fork Volunteer Fire Department in Dingess, home of “America’s Bloodiest Tunnel”, in Mingo County, since 1999. I’ve served as the Assistant Fire Chief of the EFVFD since 2008. Upon relocating to Verdunville in 2017, I signed up for double duty with the Verdunville VFD, where I currently serve as a Lieutenant.
I never look down at life, I’ve had my share of fun, had hard times, made mistakes in my life but so has everyone else. Health scares in 2020 put me into an unplanned , and unwanted, “retirement”, but we keep pushing along, The Lord has continued to bless me throughout the tough times in life. I’ve come to realize that this motto shaped my recovery….
One Step at a Time…One Day at a Time….All in God’s Time…..
Coordinator
Sharon Mulcahy, a dedicated prevention professional has spent her career working in the field of substance abuse prevention. With a passion for helping young people stay healthy and make positive choices, Sharon has become a respected leader in Logan County.
Sharon began her career in prevention as a parent volunteer at Logan County Schools where she witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of drug and alcohol abuse on children and families in the community. This experience fueled her passion for prevention and motivated her to pursue a career in the field of substance abuse prevention.
Sharon has served as the coordinator for the Logan County Prevention Coalition since 2018. Sharon currently serves as the Director of the Drug Free Communities Grant for the Logan County Prevention Coalition.
Sharon has been invited to speak at local conferences on prevention strategies and best practices. Sharon is also actively involved in their community, serving on local task forces and committees that focus on youth substance abuse prevention. When Sharon is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
To promote healthy and safe communities in Logan County, and surrounding counties by reducing alcohol and drug use among youth.