Bob Sheerin KY, Interim CEO Retired mechanical engineer, sadley forced to retire after the 2016 CDC Opiate guidelines came out limiting pain medication and limiting my ability to work. Now I focus on helping the Chronic Pain Community.

Johnna Magers Board Member

Co- Founder

Dr. Anthony Mimms, VP

Dr. Anthony W. Mimms is a Board Certified Physiatrist serving the Indianapolis area for more than 8 years. Dr. Mimms is experienced in EMG (Electromyography), Joint Drainage and Myofascial Trigger Point Injection. He is a professional member of the Indiana State Medical Association, the Indianapolis Medical Association and the Indiana State Physical Rehab Association. Dr. Anthony Mimms was also awarded the Patients' Choice Award, the Compassionate Doctor Recognition and the Top 10 Doctor. PRACTICE EHR Practice Fusion PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Indiana State Medical Association Indianapolis Medical Association Indiana State Physical Rehab Association AWARDS & ACCOLADES Patients' Choice Award (2014) Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014) Top 10 Doctor - State (2014) Who's Who in Black Indianapolis (2009)

Steve Ariens ,Board Member, CFO

Retired pharmacist for 40 years. I still hold my license but due to my wife's painful illnesses which she doesn't get the appropriate treatment for since the 2016 CDC guidelines came out. I focus my expertise on educating and helping the chronic pain community.

Andrew Hohenthane, Lead Grant Writer, Board Member Ambassador MI

For over thirty years, I lived in Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, where is served in the United States Coast Guard. After a couple decades of business management and sales, I became a Procurement Officer and Grants Administrator for the State of Alaska. I was a certified member of the National Association of State Procurement Officials, attaining the level of Procurement Officer III for professional services contracts over $250k.
Now, due to changes promulgated by the CDC Guidelines in 2016, I have been forced to retire from full-time employment. I have joined with the team at APDF to help with grant administration so that others may learn how to live with chronic painful diseases.

Karlyn Beavers, MI Board Member, Fundraising Lead, Regional Lead Ambassador

I represent the State of Michigan as an ambassador and serve as the Midwest region Leader for the APDF. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special education. I have worked in many areas of the Education system from Teaching, Substitute, Paraprofessional, and driving school Bus for children ages 3-18. I have worked with many different types of children who are challenged with a wide range of handicaps. I have a love for Manatee and Sea Turtles.