THEN: Wanted to be a truck driver. NOW: Helps steer a company that keeps West Virginia moving forward, guiding First Choice Services toward one shared goal—connecting people to help.

THEN: Wanted to be an engineer. NOW: Builds financial stability for the organization as CFO, ensuring every program has the resources to thrive.

THEN: Wanted to be a detective. NOW: Solves a different mystery—figuring out how to reach the people who need help most through creative outreach and marketing.

THEN: Wanted to be a speech writer. NOW: Writes the script for a positive workplace culture, leading our Employee Services division with care and clarity.

THEN: Dreamed of being a CIA agent. NOW: Solves real-life challenges by leading Help4WV, connecting people to addiction and mental health resources statewide.

THEN: Wanted to be a surgeon. NOW: Leads a program that heals lives through training, treatment, outreach, and a statewide helpline for gambling recovery.

THEN: Wanted to be a zoo keeper. NOW: Manages another kind of wild environment—leading the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline with care and calm.

THEN: Wanted to be a veterinarian. NOW: Cares for people instead of pets—leading PA Get Help Now, a helpline connecting Pennsylvanians to addiction and mental health support.

THEN: Wanted to be a lawyer. NOW: Advocates in a new way—leading our Peers Program to help people in recovery build strong foundations for the future.

THEN: Wanted to be a professional student. NOW: Leads training and development for all FCS staff, ensuring lifelong learning is part of our culture.

THEN: Wanted to be a football player. NOW: Leads the team that trains first responders statewide through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program.

THEN: Dreamed of making big league plays. NOW: Helps people make winning choices for their healthcare coverage through the Navigator Program.

THEN: Dreamed of being a veterinarian. NOW: Cares for our nightshift team - supporting staff, maintaining facilities, and ensuring safety.

THEN: Wanted to be a DJ. NOW: Keeps the night shift in harmony—managing facilities, safety, and staff support to make sure everything runs smoothly after hours.

THEN: Dreamed of being a teacher. NOW: Teaches in everyday ways—guiding employees through payroll, benefits, and Employee Services questions with care.

THEN: Wanted to be a pediatrician. NOW: Helps families stay healthy by guiding them through affordable health insurance options.

THEN: Wanted to be a professional dancer. NOW: Keeps the National 988 team in step—balancing scheduling, support, and quality for a smooth operation.

THEN: Wanted to be a marine biologist. NOW: Navigates deep emotional waters—supporting the WV 988 team in their mission to help people in crisis.

THEN: Wanted to be a wicked witch. NOW: Works magic with data—solving tech problems and keeping systems running smoothly.

THEN: Dreamed of being a racecar driver. NOW: Keeps Employee Services running smoothly by handling tasks efficiently and keeping our team on course.

THEN: Dreamed of caring for animals. NOW: Cares for the financial health of the organization, ensuring grants, payroll, and benefits are accurately managed so First Choice Services can focus on its mission.

THEN: Dreamed of exploring space. NOW: Reaches new heights in prevention—leading outreach and education efforts for the Problem Gambling Help Network.

THEN: Wanted to be a waitress. NOW: Serves hope in a different way — promoting addiction treatment options in Pennsylvania and ensuring high-quality support for every caller.

THEN: Dreamed of being Batman. NOW: Still a hero—helping train first responders statewide through the CIT program.

THEN: Wanted to be an environmental lawyer. NOW: Protects something just as important—quality service for everyone using our Navigator program.

THEN: Dreamed of performing on stage. NOW: Helps others find a second act—supporting peer mentors who help others reintegrate after incarceration through connection and recovery support.

THEN: Wanted to be a paleontologist. NOW: Unearths new ways to support people in crisis through her work coordinating our National 988 Lifeline team.

THEN: Dreamed of being a basketball player. NOW: A team player who coordinates WV 988 operations, keeping the helpline's work moving with precision and heart.

THEN: Wanted to be a farmer. NOW: Helps cultivate hope as part of the WV 988 team—supporting staff who connect people to lifesaving resources.

THEN: Wanted to be a police officer. NOW: Uses his law enforcement experience to coordinate CIT trainings that strengthen relationships between first responders and behavioral health professionals.

THEN: Wanted to be a fireman. NOW: Still brings the heat—but through creative design – crafting graphics, videos, and web content that sparks attention and keeps our message burning bright.

THEN: Wanted to be an archaeologist. NOW: Digs into the details. As a Program Coordinator for the 988 program, Javin reviews interactions and processes to ensure people in crisis receive the highest quality care and support.

THEN: Wanted to be a teacher. NOW: Educates and supports crisis counselors through coordination, scheduling, and quality assurance for the National 988 Lifeline.

THEN: Wanted to be a fairy. NOW: Works magic behind the scenes to make sure clients receive the care they need for gambling addiction recovery.