Board Leadership

 

NAMI Racine County is led by an active working volunteer Board of Directors that includes people living with mental illness, family members, mental health professionals, and concerned citizens. The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the budget and priorities of NAMI Racine County as well as developing the organization’s strategic plan.

 

2024 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule:

  • January 24th

  • February 28th

  • March 27th

  • April 24th

  • May 22nd

  • June 26th

  • July 24th

  • August 28th

  • September 25th

  • October 23rd

  • December 4th or 11th - TBD

Governance Documents

2022-2024 Strategic Plan

2018 Strategic Plan

Bylaws

Board of Directors Expectations

 
Our board and team structure allows us the possibility to work more precisely and effectively alongside our community leaders. Each of us at NAMI Racine County march, in unison, towards improving the quality of life of all individuals affected by mental illness.
— Erin Reeves, Former Board President

Executive Committee 

Pat Bohon, President
John Serketich, Vice President
​Angie Peterson, Secretary
Julie Feiler, Treasurer

Directors

Mary Buchaklian
Alberto Huerta
Sha'Boris Mays
Tina Russell
Nicole Schiro
Kevin Wahl
Stephen Smiley
Casie Arnone

Committees

Operations Committee - Chairperson John Serketich

Development Committee - Chairperson Angie Peterson

Advocacy Committee - Chairperson Pat Bohon

Crisis Intervention Training Committee - Chairperson VACANT

Nomination Committee - Chairperson John Serketich

 

Why did you join the NAMI Racine County Board of Directors?

"Our over 40 year history of standing up for the right of all people living with mental illness to have the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
- Pat Bohon

Pat serves as President of the Board; in his words, “Grassroots advocacy and education focused on ending discrimination against people living with mental illness.

Developing and enacting a sustainable plan to advance the NAMI Racine County vision of a compassionate community for all people living with mental illness in our community.”

Pat is also the National Accounts Manager for Cree Lighting, a national company with Racine-based Headquarters.

Board Member features released throughout 2023! Stay tuned!

Because we advocate for a better community.
- Kevin Wahl

Kevin serves on NAMI Racine County's Board of Directors “to strengthen the community’s emotional well-being and unity.”

Kevin is a Professional Counselor & Licensed Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor at LifeStance Health in the city of Racine.

"Being able to serve on the NAMI Racine County board of directors is rewarding in many ways. I enjoy being part of an organization that serves others and advocates for mental health awareness.”
- Pat Bohon

Mary is Human Resources Manager at Southport Home Services • Engineered Systems

Thank you for all you do for our community!