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.
Votes Accepted through May 1, 2024 at NOON
It is the privilege and right of our members to elect the NAMI Racine County Board of Directors.
Your vote is critical.
The active, working Board of Directors you vote for will make strategic operational decisions, lead operational committees, and help cement our organization as a pillar in our community. Help us honor our community by electing individuals who will enable us to achieve our vision of creating a compassionate community for all impacted by mental illness.
If you would like to nominate a candidate not included in this list of nominees, please submit a petition signed by a minimum of five NAMI Racine County members to info@namiracine.org. Submissions will be forwarded to the Nomination Committee for review and all members will receive a revised list, if necessary.
Online voting is open online now through May 1, 2024 at NOON. Results will be tabulated the same day, announced at the Annual Membership Meeting, and published online by May 8, 2024. Alternatively, we will have paper ballots so you can vote in person at the Annual Membership Meeting on May 1, 2024.
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
“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.”
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!
