Board of Directors
Amy Ikerd
Chair
Stephen C. McCaffrey, J.D.
Treasurer
President and CEO
Mental Health America of Indiana
Stephen C. McCaffrey, J.D.
President and CEO for Mental Health America of Indiana
McCaffrey earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, and been with Mental Health America of Indiana since 1991. McCaffrey is a recipient of the Webster-Kipfer Award for special achievement in public policy advocacy, former vice chairman for public affairs at the National Mental Health Association, former member of the board of directors at the National Mental Health Association, and former board member at the American Society of Mental Health Association Professionals. McCaffrey was named to the national directory of Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals and by the Indiana Business Journal as a member of Who’s Who in Indiana Health Care. McCaffrey received gubernatorial appointments to the Indiana Mental Health Commission and the Medicaid Quality Advisory Committee. McCaffrey serves as chair of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Advisory Committee.
Patty Boner M.S.
Regional Director of Development
Chosen Healthcare
Patty Boner M.S.
Regional Director of Development
Chosen Healthcare
Patty Boner has been in the healthcare field for over 30 years in various business development roles. Patty started her career as a unit charge nurse in long term care for over 15 years. Patty than furthered her career into various business management hospital marketing roles. Patty graduated from practical nursing school back in 1991. Patty also graduated from University of Indianapolis with Bachelor’s degree in business management. Patty worked for CarDon Long Term Care Communities as a clinical liaison for over 8 years. Her responsibility was to grow business relationships and census for long term care facilities through out the state of Indiana. Patty has utilized her hospital-relationship skills to help build and grow business development skills by using a positive team building approach. Patty has a passion and dedication for helping families and patients that are in need of long term skilled care needs. Patty decided to specialize and enhance her clinical background further by graduating with a Master’s Degree in Gerontology from the University of Indianapolis back in 2012. Patty took the role over 7 years as the Regional Director of Business Development for Chosen Healthcare. Patty loves to help those in need, especially anyone with ongoing mental health needs. Chosen Healthcare has various communities throughout the state who specialize in caring for those individuals who might be suffering from any sort of mental health illness. Patty was also blessed to have a sister company connection Hickory Recovery that specializes in caring for those individuals seeking inpatient residential drug/alcohol treatment in the state of Indiana. Patty has been able to cross market helping with various interim business development roles with both company platforms with various hospital referral partners so that families and individuals have a caring and passionate placement option in the state of Indiana. Patty is very driven to help those in need that are sometimes having a struggling journey trying to find the right treatment plan.
Patty currently resides in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband and 2 dogs. They both share a blended family of a total of 6 kids (1 boy and 5 Girls). Patty keeps a very active lifestyle and enjoys hiking and traveling to various mountains and beach destinations.
Courtney Pence
Manager, Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs
Centerstone
Courtney Pence
Manager, Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs
Centerstone
Courtney’s personal experience and professional involvement have motivated her passion of advocacy for marginalized populations. She is the current Manager of Residential Substance Use Disorder Programs for Centerstone of Indiana; providing oversite of a full continuum of care including ASAM 3.5 Residential Programs, in addition to Recovery Residences both Levels 2 & 3.
Courtney has distinguished herself by earning multiple awards for her contributions and dedication across the state. She is a Certified Recovery Coach, holds a CHW/CRS Certification, and identifies as a person in long term sobriety. Courtney’s work with community leaders at both a local and state levels provide her the platform to fight the stigma against Mental Health and Addiction.
Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire and is currently matriculated in the Master of Social Work Program at Indiana University.
Darrell Mitchell
Ex-Officio
Vice President
Recovery Communities
Darrell Mitchell
Vice President
Recovery Communities
Darrell Mitchell is an accomplished business driver whose entrepreneurial instincts and clarity of vision have carried multiple companies through rapid and continuous growth throughout his thirty plus year career. He has spent the last several years leading and impacting change at the state and national level in the recovery residence space. He is the Founder of the Indiana Affiliation of Recovery Residences (INARR) and serves as the Vice-President of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). In 2017, Mitchell was instrumental in the drafting and passing of legislation which placed Recovery Housing standards into Indiana Law. Darrell studied Public Relations and Marketing at Purdue University, has a Bachelor of Science in Addictions Counseling and an MBA both from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Mitchell did not plan a career in healthcare, behavioral health, or addiction treatment. Fortunately, with the help of others, Mitchell was able to overcome his own battle with addiction and has been a person in long-term recovery for many years now. Experiencing the miracle of recovery in his own life inspired him to pursue a new professional path, where he is able to be of service to those who suffer with mental health and substance use disorders. Mitchell serves on local, state, and national recovery and mental health boards and committees, and also speaks at local and national conferences and events.
In 2016, Mental Health America of Indiana presented Mitchell with the “Heroes for Recovery Consumer Advocate Award”. In 2018, he was presented with the prestigious “Leadership Award” by the Indiana Housing & Community Development and the Indiana Affordable Housing Council.
In 2019, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture asked Mitchell to author a paper to appear in “The Rural Community Action Guide”. The RCAG has been distributed nationally to equip rural leaders with critical information from lessons learned on the frontlines of prevention, treatment and recovery in rural America. In January 2020, Mitchell was invited to the White House to attend ONDCP’s launch of the Rural Community Action Guide and to meet with senior leaders.
Mitchell serves as the Vice President of Recovery Communities, overseeing corporate strategy and operations for branding, marketing, communications, public relations, and fund development. Recovery Community responsibilities includes overseeing organizational strategy and operation of our residential treatment and recovery facilities: Mockingbird Hill (Anderson), Progress House, and Next Step (Indianapolis).
Darrell and his wife Tracey live in Hamilton County and have two beautiful children, Abigale and Zachary, four beautiful dogs, and two beautiful cats. Their home is affectionately referred to as “The Mitchell Zoo”.