DAVID CHANCELLOR

Executive Director

David is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and the University of Texas. He has served as an Army officer in Military Intelligence; pastor in Houston, Kerrville, and Lufkin; and non-profit leader for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin for twelve years where he received the Beacon Award for Excellence in Organizational Leadership. The churches he served in Houston and Kerrville had large 12-step programs, and he also served on the national board of directors for the Palmer Drug Abuse Program.

JOE BELL

Director of Marketing & Development

Prior to The Springboard Center, Joe worked for High Sky Children’s Ranch for 25 years, serving as Director of Development and Director of Independent Living for 24% of Texas. Joe was awarded the national Phillips Distinguished Service award and the DFPS Star as an Outstanding Contractor for the department. Joe was a foster parent to over 100 youth, and on most weekends, you can find him providing respite care for a special needs child, giving his mother the time necessary to replenish her energy. Joe just started his most important role: to his grandkids.

NATHAN ISAACKS

Director of Business Strategy

Nate has been in the service sector since 2006 and specializes in the development and execution of strategies to drive long-term growth and profitability for the Springboard Center. While analyzing market trends and fostering innovation, Nate uses his gift for communication and personal relations to collaborate with our public, government, and corporate partners. After receiving his Associate of Science in Psychology, he obtained his BBA in Finance from UTPB and is currently pursuing his MBA at Texas Tech. He is also happily married and the proud father of two wonderful little girls. He is passionate about helping others and keeps recovery at the center of his life. His greatest joy is being a part of the transformation that takes place in people’s lives, and he believes that The Springboard Center is the perfect place to begin that journey.

HARLENE MRAZ

Director of Finance

Harlene Mraz joined us as the Director of Finance for The Springboard Center in November of 2023. She is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a master’s degree in accounting with 8 years of experience. Her hobbies include riding horses, gardening, and reading. She enjoys being surrounded by her family, friends, and her animals.

DENICE VENTERS

Human Resource Director

Biography coming soon.

DR. TERRY BECK, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Beck has been in the medical field for more than 30 years. Initially, he planned to follow in his grandfather and father’s footsteps by becoming a pharmacist. However, he decided to change during his second year of undergrad at UT Austin. He chose to complete his pharmacy education and then attend Medical School at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he did his residency. He attended school with his identical twin brother, Tim, now an orthopedic surgeon in Tyler, Texas, specializing in the care of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Beck worked in the Fredericksburg ER for 10 years. In 2003, he moved to Midland to continue working in the Emergency Department before opening his first urgent care, First Med of Midland, in 2010. He then went on to establish WesTex Urgent Care.

Outside of WesTex, Dr. Beck continues to show his passion for helping others with addiction. He is also a big family man. He and his wife have four daughters, one son, and one grandchild. They enjoy spending time at their ranch in Central Texas. Dr. Beck also enjoys hunting, coin collecting, and golf.

HALEY BRENNAN, PA-C (Physician Assistant)

Medical Practitioner

Haley is a Midland Local born and raised. She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from The University of the Permian Basin and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Texas Tech University. She has been practicing in urgent care and addiction medicine since 2018 and formerly practiced in general pediatrics. She has a passion for helping others to succeed in their recovery.

JENNIFER NAVAREZ, APRN-NP

Nurse Practitioner

Bio coming soon.

DALLAS LANN, LVN, BA. Sc.

Detox Unit and Compliance Manager

Dallas has worked at The Springboard Center since December 2015. He has been a licensed vocational nurse since 2005 and has a natural compassion for helping others. He received an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in arts and science from Dallas Baptist University with concentrations in both nursing and health care management. His favorite part of working here at the center, is seeing the clients return, not just for meetings or alumni events, but some return to take positions of employment within the center so that they can help others as the center helped them.

TYNER DARBY

Director of Admissions

Tyner is originally from Athens, TX, and has personally experienced the challenges of losing his father to alcoholism. His recovery journey fuels his passion for helping others navigate their paths to healing. Known for his kindness and compassion, Tyner is a genuine friend with a contagious laugh that brightens any room. His unwavering support makes him a beacon of hope for those in recovery.

ERICKA BENOIT

Admissions Specialist

Ericka is known around Springboard as our Cajun Queen from the Bayou. Ericka brings a powerful mix of compassion, tough love, and southern wisdom to every conversation. With her infectious laugh and heartfelt encouragement, she welcomes clients with the kind of down-home honesty that lets people know they’re in good hands.

Ericka understands that the first step toward recovery is often the hardest, and she’s made it her mission to make sure no one takes it alone. Whether offering a listening ear or a gentle nudge in the right direction, Ericka helps clients feel seen, supported, and ready for a fresh start.

TYLER REYNOLDS

Admissions Specialist

Born and raised in Midland, Tyler spent his early career in the oil field, where he developed a substance use disorder. After finding recovery through treatment and the 12-step community, he discovered a passion for helping others. Now part of The Springboard Center team, Tyler brings personal insight and compassion to his work. He is also a proud sci-fi and fantasy fan and enjoys gaming in his free time.

Constance Roberts, LCDC

Clinical Director

Constance is a native Midlander mother of three and grandmother of two grandchildren. She has been in the field of alcohol and drug abuse for close to 35 years. Constance has been a licensed chemical dependency counselor since 1992 and has worked, trained, and supervised interns seeking licensure and taught continuing education on cultural diversity and stress management. She has two years of experience in equine therapy and five years of experience teaching tobacco cessation to minors. I am an entrepreneur with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She recently acquired certification as a Neuroencoding Specialist and a Licensed Brain Health Trainer. She is active in her church, the historic Mt Rose Full Gospel Baptist Church, and is very active in our community; she loves gardening, singing, fishing, creating art, and traveling.

SIMON CROSS

Director of Programming

Simon Cross is a native Texan with a passion for helping those who struggle with Substance Use Disorders. Simon is a veteran of the United States Army and a person in long-term addiction recovery. Currently, he is pursuing a master’s degree in clinical social work and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor at The Springboard Center. Among many other recovery-related endeavors, Simon is an advocate for those in recovery and has made it his mission to educate and inform the public about the dangers of addiction and to shine the light on the availability of treatment for Substance Use Disorders.

Charity Worcester, LCDC

Residential Counselor

Charity was born and raised in Midland. She is the mother of two, but more importantly, she is “Grams’s” two grandchildren. She has worked for many years advocating for victims of domestic violence, and it was there that her passion for helping people with addiction was born. She has been in the field of substance abuse for five years. Charity wants people to understand that behaviors can be changed if there is a willingness and honesty and that she will be there to love and support them along the way.

KORY GRANT, LCDCi

Residential Counselor

Kory Grant, originally from Jacksonville, NC, served his country for 10 years as a proud member of the military, where he experienced the rigors of combat. After his military service, Kory faced his own battles with substance abuse. His journey through recovery has been both challenging and transformative, ultimately leading him to a new purpose in life as a substance abuse counselor. Kory is passionate about using his personal experiences to guide others through their own struggles, offering hope and support to those in need. Kory is also a dedicated family man. He has four children and one grandchild, all of whom reside in North Carolina. His experiences as a father and grandfather, combined with his military background and personal recovery, give him a unique perspective on life and make him a compassionate and effective counselor. He is committed to helping individuals and families rebuild their lives, just as he has rebuilt his own.

LESLEY SERIGHT

Residential Counselor

Lesley was born and raised in Midland, Texas. She has been in the field of substance use for 5 years and is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, QCC. She has had experience working as an outpatient counselor, conducting screenings, assessments, and referrals, along with working in various roles throughout her career. Lesley uses cognitive behavioral therapy combined with motivational interviewing to help her clients achieve healing in sobriety. Lesley went through her own battle with addiction and went through the Springboard Center in 2017 and has been sober since. Her journey through addiction and recovery helped her find her purpose in helping others. She is passionate about helping others heal internally and find their confidence, along with learning how to implement coping strategies in sobriety. Through the grace of sobriety, she has rebuilt the relationships she once thought were unrepairable with her family and friends. Lesley wants people to know that “No one is ever too far gone, and there is always hope for restoration as long as a person is honest, open-minded, and willing.”

CORY ARMSTRONG

Residential Counselor

Cory Armstrong is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor who brings both professional expertise and deeply personal experience to his role at The Springboard Center. His journey through addiction—and the loss of loved ones to the disease—fuels his passion for helping others find freedom and purpose in recovery.

Cory’s faith in God and commitment to service guide his work as he walks alongside clients facing some of the toughest battles of their lives. He believes in the transformative power of community, especially for those in early recovery, and advocates for every individual to find strength, connection, and meaning through others.

Outside of work, Cory enjoys staying active and credits fitness as a key part of his long-term sobriety. He treasures quality time with his wife and son, and values the strong bond he shares with his five younger siblings and supportive extended family.

BAILEY HOLMES

IOP Counselor

Bailey graduated in 2020 from Odessa College with her Associate Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling and began her counseling career the same year in corrections, servicing men and women recently released from prison. Bailey graduated in 2022 from the University of Texas Permian Basin with her bachelor’s in psychology and has been a part of the Springboard Center family since June of 2023! Bailey has been happily married since 2021 and began raising her first child in 2022. Bailey is passionate about helping those struggling with addiction gain the tools needed for their growth and empowerment to a lifetime of sobriety.
“Strength is what we gain from the madness we survive.”

amy ewing

IOP Counselor

Amy is a proud West Texan, born and raised in Lubbock, TX. She has three grown children and seven grandchildren that she enjoys spending her time with. Amy is in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder and made the choice to follow her dream of helping others who are struggling with substance use. She is dedicated to those affected by substance use who seek a new way of life through recovery. Amy has been a part of the Springboard Center family since November of 2024!

emily mckenzie

IOP Counselor

Emily McKenzie was born and raised in San Angelo, Texas and holds a current Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor license. She has been supporting individuals on their recovery journey since 2020. She earned her degree from Howard College and began her career as an intern at a residential treatment center in San Angelo, Texas, where she cultivated her passion for helping those affected by addiction.

Emily serves as a Virtual Counselor in the Intensive Outpatient Program with Springboard. She is dedicated to guiding individuals through recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction by providing compassionate support, evidence-based coping strategies, and effective relapse prevention techniques.
Driven by a deep belief in the power of recovery, Emily’s mission is to illuminate a path forward demonstrating that a meaningful, fulfilling life free from the fear of relapse is not only possible, but within reach for everyone.

ROBERTA DODD

Director of Residential Services

Roberta was raised in West Texas and has lived in Midland for almost 25 years. She was introduced to the Springboard Center in 2014 when she began her recovery journey. Her foundation was built, and sobriety has followed since. In 2015 she returned to Springboard and has worked in various roles in all levels of care over the years. “I find great joy and purpose providing the help that I once sought with desperation. I’m compelled to give what I received, a second chance at life.”

MARCUS JACKSON

Recovery Advocate Assistant Manager

Marcus is a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University. He began his journey with Springboard in 2015 as a client. In 2016 he was asked to come work as the Fitness Instructor before also becoming a Recovery Advocate and then Resident Advocate Manager. He has been married for 3 years and has 4 kids. For the past 4 years, he has been coaching his oldest son’s soccer team. “The best part of working here at Springboard is being able to see the growth of clients in 30 days from Detox to Residential.” Without Springboard and the services, they provide and the AA program; none of this would be possible.

NICK KEMP

Sober Living Manager

Nick is a dedicated Sober Living Coordinator at The Springboard Center, drawing from his own experiences as a former resident of the program. He understands the struggles faced by clients in early recovery and finds immense joy in witnessing the hope and transformation they experience. With a passion for helping others, Nick is committed to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. Outside of work, he is a devoted dog lover, sharing his life with a 3-year-old female pit bull named Lulu, whom he adores.

STAYTON GORDON

Director of Facilities & Support Services

Stayton came to The Springboard Center in October of 2022 with over 5 years of experience in a combination of major utilities, HVAC, and general building maintenance. His experience in a wide range of areas related to Facilities Management has made him a great fit for our Facilities and Support services Manager. He believes The Springboard Center provides critical help to those in need in our community and loves getting to be a part of that and support the Center’s efforts every day. Stayton is originally from Houston but moved to Midland in 2020 to work for Oncor before he came to Springboard. Stayton is a newlywed as of February 2023. He and his wife London recently bought their first home in Odessa and love cooking and trying new foods. Also, Stayton and London are members of Stonegate Fellowship and are involved in the Young Marrieds Ministry.

ARMIDA APODACA

Housekeeping Manager

Armida has been with the Springboard Center since 2018 serving as Housekeeping Manager. She is the mother of three and soon to be a grandmother. She loves working out, cross fit, football, volleyball, music and being outdoors.

SCOTT SAGE

Kitchen Manager

Scott discovered his passion for cooking at the age of 14 and has been dedicated to the culinary arts ever since. Born in Iowa and later moving to Florida and then Texas, he has cultivated a diverse culinary perspective. With over 30 years of professional cooking experience, Scott specializes in nutrition-focused cuisine and is particularly passionate about sushi.

One of his favorite dining experiences is at Fleur-de-lis in Las Vegas, where he draws inspiration from the artistry of food. Scott finds immense fulfillment in providing nutritional cooking for our clients, relishing the moments when he witnesses their transformation and the return of their vibrant selves.