Bill LeClair

Co-Founder\Executive Director

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Bill is married and a long-time resident of Anoka County. He leads Life Recovery Ministries at Northstar Community Church in Coon Rapids. Bill has been involved with and helped start many other programs that promote long term recovery. Served on the board for an annual event Community Hope Fest in Minnesota. Being actively involved in his recovery it has allowed him to build a large network of recourses in the recovery community. Seeing the need for programs to help those who struggle with addiction and mental health issues grow in our area he looks forward to being part of a team that is able to provide help, hope and encouragement to those in need. This type of community centered program has been a vision and to see it happening is a blessing him and his own recovery.

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Joshua Smith

Vice President

 

In long term recovery He struggled with addiction and criminal thinking behavior of 20 plus years. He does not have any fancy degrees, but has a passion for sharing his experiences. He helps others by preventing them with spending as much time he as cycled through the same issues. So he understands what it is like to be in and out of jail and treatment. He did not make it until he found his savior Jesus Christ  and showed him that he was worth more then his past.

Holly VanKempen

Treasurer

 

Holly has lived in Anoka County for the last 13 years with her children. Holly comes from a family line of substance use disorders and mental health disorders and she's passionate about helping others find freedom and a better life. She holds a bachelor's degree in business with a minor in finance. 

Andrea Lemon

Secretary

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She is a dedicated advocate for recovery in addiction. With a deep personal and professional ties to the field her experience spans multiple roles. This included teaching in adolescent treatment programs, operating a sober home for women, and working as a peer recovery specialist. Her commitment to supporting both individuals in recovery, and their families. It is evident through her facilitation of support groups and her practice of the Invitation to Change approach she has a passion for helping those struggling.

Jeremiah Willard

Program Manager

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Jeremiah comes from years of business experience in IT and Leadership. He holds a Master's degree in Leadership and Management from Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN. He is also working on his Master of Divinity at Bethel University, Saint Paul, MN.​​

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He has 5 children and a loving wife of 25 years. His relationship with God is number one. With many years of experience in the business space, he brings a wealth of knowledge to Recovery Cafe.

David Johnson

Founding Board Member 

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Dave Johnson has been a Chaplain for 12 plus years, worked at the Salvation Army ARC as a counselor, and worked at Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MNTC) for 5 years. While at MNTC he helped a young man get in the program who was doing well, but he did something he shouldn't have This person was then just discharged. This individual relapsed with drugs where he later OD'd and died. God spoke to Dave about coming alongside the lost and brokenhearted. It lead to him starting Lost Sheep Ministries Int'l which has been operating for 7 plus years now.

Jackie LeClair

Founding Board Member

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She grew up in North Minneapolis, MN. She has been clean over 16 years. Her and her husband, Bill LeClair lead recovery ministry at Norhstar Community Church. Her passion is to come along side women and help them find freedom from addictions by starting with loving themselves.

Jason Rudeen

Communications and Outreach 

Host of The Way Out Podcast

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My name is Jason Rudeen and I'm a person in long term recovery, which for me, means I haven't felt the need to pick up a drink or a drug since July 23rd 2016. I am One of the hosts of The Way Out Podcast, as well as Recovery Revolution Live.  I'm also a trained CPRS and a Stephen Minister as well.  I look forward to helping the people in Anoka County find healing and support through the Recovery Café of Anoka County!

Nick Leclair

Board Member