Certification Board

The Culture of Quality Certification Board is comprised of three Board Executive Directors, along with two designated alternates that are all elected by the full membership. The COQ Certification Board determines whether a Board who has been surveyed is granted certification, based upon the recommendations and information provided by the survey team.

              Amy Fornshell Executive Director

Amy Fornshell
Executive Director, COQ Chair

Mental Health Recovery Board Serving Warren & Clinton Counties

Elected May 2025

William Holt Executive Director Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery

William Holt
Executive Director

Jefferson County Prevention and Recovery

Elected May 2025

Melanie Swisher Executive Director Paint Valley ADAMH Board


Melanie Swisher
Executive Director

Paint Valley ADAMH Board

Elected May 2025

Christine Lakimiak Executive Director


Christine Lakomiak
Executive Director

Geauga County Board of Mental Health
& Recovery Services

Elected May 2026

Lee Ann Watson Executive Director Clermont County Mental Health & Rcovery Board  


Lee Ann Watson
Executive Director

Clermont County Mental Health & Rcovery Board

Elected May 2025