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Bob Sheerin KY, VPO Master Mechanical Engineer /Comedian Specializing in Opioid therapy and Implants Chronic pain patient since 1996

Johnna Magers IN, President/CEO

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 Consultant

 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 Hohenthaner, Chief Financial Officer/Grants

  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

  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. 
 

Stacy Siano, WY, Board Member, Human Resources


 

My name is Stacy Siano and I live in Far NW Wyoming, about 10 miles from the Montana border.

I previously ran several medical facilities in North Texas, Dallas Fort Worth area, before breaking my neck Sept 1, 2011. I have had several botched surgeries and now am permanently disabled. I have been fighting for the Chronic Pain and disabilities community since 2012. My college education consists of degrees in Information Technology, Business and Marketing. I am also an artist and photographer along with many other hobbies. I love working with this community and have a lot of FIGHT left in me. I look forward to helping in any way I can for as long as I can. 

Shirley Buck, MD Board Member

I've been a Chronic pain pt for 21 years and an advocate for the approximately 10 years for the entire chronic pain community. Im currently working on legislation as well.. I've worked in foster care and the medical field for a combined over 25 years of experience. I voluntarily put forth my all for each human being who's wrongfully suffering. I love seeing a patients face after they're pain is finally being somewhat managed as I find it very rewarding to touch each life in a positive way.

Ashley Michel, ND, Board Secretary


Born and raised in North Dakota where I spend 10 years working in the healthcare field. In 2016 I became a Chronic Pain Patient myself. After that experience I wanted to be able to help others to have better quality of life and adequate pain management.

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