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![]() OUR SUPPORTERS Not-for-profit Donations Board Administration Riverbend Foundation |
OUR SUPPORTERS What does not-for-profit mean? Riverbend is not a state funded agency, but rather it is a locally incorporated, public not-for-profit center operated based on monies received from local cities and counties, mental health contracts, insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, and donations from individuals, corporations, and other non-profit organizations. Donation Opportunities Board of Directors A 30-member Board of Directors appointed to six-year terms by the cities and counties in Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties governs Riverbend. Current Members of the Board: Paul Abernathy, Town of Killen David Adderhold, Colbert County Carolyn Baker, Franklin County Melissa Beasley, Lauderdale County Paula Beasley, Town of Rogersville Carolyn Breakfield, City of Florence Janet Darcy, City of Sheffield Richard H. Davy, Ph.D., City of Florence Reta Garrett, City of Muscle Shoals Benita Groce, City of Russellville Tom Heflin, City of Tuscumbia James T. Hellums, City of Russellville Jerry Jenkins MD, City of Russellville Ann Johnston, Town of Killen David Jones, City of Muscle Shoals James D. "J.D." Kimbrough, City of Tuscumbia Leasha Laster, City of Muscle Shoals Martha Mashburn, Franklin County Bob Murray, Town of Rogersville Dimple Newell, Town of Killen Melissa Parkhurst, City of Sheffield John Pinion, Lauderdale County Betty Robertson, City of Florence Vera Schramm, Colbert County Steve Stanley, City of Sheffield Reginald Watkins, Sr., Town of Rogersville Deborah Wilson, Franklin County Kathy Yordy, Colbert County Vacant, Lauderdale County Vacant, City of Tuscumbia Officers: Carolyn Breakfield, Chairperson David Adderhold, Vice Chairperson Don Tucker, Treasurer Rhonda Pendley, Secretary Riverbend Administration The staff and facilities of Riverbend is led by Bryan W. Libell, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Libell manages a staff of over 150 employees. Bryan W. Libell, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Libell joined Riverbend in 1992. He had served as Assistant Director since 1994 and assumed his current role in 1999. Bryan completed his Bachelor's degree in Sociology at Slippery Rock State College before attending Mississippi State University where he completed his Master of Education in Community Counseling. Bryan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Counseling Supervisor. Don R. Tucker, Chief Financial Officer Mr. Tucker has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Economics from the University of North Alabama. He has been employed at Riverbend since 1994. Prior to joining our staff he worked in public accounting as well as serving as Corporate Controller for an American stock exchange company. Don is the Treasurer of the Riverbend Board of Directors. Riverbend Foundation Riverbend Foundation is a 501-c corporation established in 1984. The Foundation solicits donations of money, land, equities, etc., and these gifts are tax deductible. Riverbend Foundation was developed to raise funds to facilitate efforts to distribute information, market the services of Riverbend Center, and provide ongoing support for Riverbends operations. The Foundation supports Riverbend by contributing funds for capital expenditures. It also provides funds for scholarships for Riverbend staff to further their education, and various other mental health activities. Members of the Riverbend Foundation Board of Directors are: Don Boggan, Chairman Claire Pitts, Vice-Chairman Bryan Libell, Secretary-Treasurer Kendy Behrends Carolyn Breakfield John J. Carter, MD Steve Charles Janet M. Darcy Reta Garrett Sam U. Hardie, Jr. Robert Hill, Jr. Carolyn Hovater Tammy Irons Jess Keller Macke Mauldin Mary R. Mims Todd Ouellette Drew Parkhurst Vera Schramm Don Tucker Kathy Yordy Tommy Pirkle, President |