Emily Davis
Director
Emily brings a unique blend of experience from corporate work in New York City to co-founding family businesses right here in Maine. As a Maine native, she’s deeply passionate about strengthening support systems for people in recovery and building meaningful connections with Maine’s business community. Outside of work, you’ll likely find Emily practicing yoga, spending time by Maine’s lakes, exploring the woods, or hunting for hidden gems while thrifting and antiquing.
Nicole Proctor
Executive Advisor
Nicole is a person in long-term recovery and Executive Director of the PRCC, Maine's recovery hub. Nicole joined PRCC in 2018 and has since worked with many communities throughout Maine to establish and build recovery community centers in their area, providing education, technical assistance, and trainings to grow Maine’s statewide network of recovery community centers. Nicole has a passion for helping break the stigma of substance use disorder and bringing peer recovery support to underserved areas throughout our state. Nicole is grateful for all that recovery has given back to her in her life, especially connection with family and the ability to show others that recovery is possible.
Dr. Larry McCullough
Executive Advisor
For over 30 years Larry has worked with major corporations and non-profit organizations in the areas of leadership development, change management, and strategic planning. Larry officially launched Pinetree Institute in 2012 to address issues of positive well-being through workshop offerings and community programs. He brings his experience with leadership, change management and strategy to bear in creating and managing initiatives related to positive well-being. A particular focus for the past few years has been the development of trauma-informed approaches to community services, especially as related to addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as a way of building individual, family and community resilience.
Niki Merrill
RFW Recovery Advisor
Niki is a recovery advocate and trainer with a strong background in both correctional and community-based recovery services. She brings a practical, human-centered approach to her work—helping employers build recovery-supportive cultures that reduce stigma and strengthen their workforce. Her passion lies in creating workplaces where people feel safe, supported, and able to succeed.Advisory Board:
Betty Bartos - LePage Bakeries, HR Business Partner
Dan Belyea - Community College System of ME, Chief Workforce Development Officer
Michael Bourque - MEMIC, President and CEO
Jeff Buckwalter - The Holy Donut, CEO
Richard Cantz - Goodwill of Northern New England, Former President and CEO
David Delaney - Department of Labor, QUEST Program Manager
Jennifer Edwards - City of Auburn, Public Health Manager
Abby Frutchey - Community Caring Collaborative, Substance Use Response Coordinator
Quincy Hentzel - Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO
Samantha Lewandowski - NH Recovery Friendly Workplace, Program Director
Colby Marvin-Bracy - Hello Humans Consulting, Owner
Catherine Ryder - Tri-County Mental Health, CEO
Darcy Shargo - Maine Primary Care, COO
Gordon Smith - State of Maine, Director of Opioid Response
Bruce Smith - Drummond Woodsum, Attorney, Of Counsel (ret.)
Libby Stone-Sterling - Department of Labor, Director of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Margo Walsh - MaineWorks, Founder
Community Partners
The Maine Recovery Friendly Workplace program is brought to you in partnership by Pinetree Institute and Portland Recovery Community Center, funded through the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
