The Baltimore Station, an organization that supports individuals dealing with homelessness and substance use disorder by providing residential and community-based therapy programs, announced today that Christie Walsh-Myers is the new president of its board of directors. Additional board leadership changes are Jennifer Rothenberger’s (Fortego, LLC) appointment as vice president; Joey Vanoni’s (Pizza di Joey) appointment as secretary; and Steve Leckrone’s (Calvert Accounting & Advisory Services) appointment as treasurer. The board has also elected eight new members, bringing the board to 21 members.

“The board of directors is critical to the organization and plays a major role in not only the organization’s success but also the residents’ success,” said John Friedel, executive director of The Baltimore Station. “While the new board leadership brings passion for the cause and extensive experience, the new board members bring a fresh perspective and creative ideas. We are confident that this year’s board will continue to propel the organization towards ongoing growth and enhanced programming.”

New Board Members

Jeff Cooper
CEO, Len The Plumber

Jeff Cooper has close to 25 years of experience as a business executive and is currently the CEO of Len The Plumber. He previously spent two decades working at Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) where he was the Global President of the Black & Decker business. Following his tenure with Stanley Black & Decker, Cooper served as the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager for Beretta USA. Cooper resides in Howard County with his wife and two children.

Will Huff
Director of Operations, Chesapeake Bayhawks

Will Huff attended the United States Military Academy, where he graduated from in 1991 and achieved rank of Colonel. He served 54 months deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His service career includes command at battery, troop, squadron, battalion and deputy brigade levels, and seven years in special mission units. Huff is a graduate of Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and the National War College in Washington, DC. Following his Army career, he worked in the Towson University Athletic Department and spent the last three years as Deputy Athletic Director-External Operations. In January 2019, Huff joined the Chesapeake Bayhawks of the Major Lacrosse League as the Director of Operations. Huff resides in Hanover, Maryland with his wife and daughter while his son attends the United States Military Academy.

Stacy Kahatapitiya
Program Manager, Arc Environmental, Inc.

Stacy Kahatapitiya has 17 years of experience in the environmental and construction fields and has been with Arc Environmental since 2011. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Planning and Management from Johns Hopkins University and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM). She also maintains a host of industry-specific training certificates related to asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, drinking water quality, underground storage tanks, environmental sampling, quality control, and health and safety. She also serves as the Philanthropy Chair for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). Kahatapitiya lives in Catonsville with her husband and two children.

Steve Leckrone,
Owner/Principal, Calvert Accounting & Advisory Services

Steve Leckrone, CPA, has 14 years of diversified public accounting experience. He opened his own practice located in Towson, MD with a focus around assisting local small businesses, not-for-profit entities and individuals with their accounting, tax and bookkeeping needs. Leckrone lives in Towson with his wife and three daughters.

Linwood Nelson
Program Manager, ASRC Federal Mission Services

Linwood Nelson currently works for ASRC as a Program Manager. In his role, he is responsible for staff, budgets, and invoices totaling more than $40 million annually. Additionally, he has owned and operated several small businesses such as an apparel company and a tutoring franchise. After high school, Nelson joined the United States Army and retired following 20 years of Active Duty service. During his military career, he served in various mid to senior-level leadership positions around the world and deployed on four combat tours. Nelson holds Bachelor of Science in Business Management from University of Phoenix and has a passion for helping others in need, especially his fellow military veterans. A native of Baltimore, Nelson lives in Laurel, Maryland.

Michele Renaud
Associate Brand Manager, T. Rowe Price

Michele Renaud is an Associate Brand Manager at T. Rowe Price, a global asset management firm headquartered in Baltimore. Prior to T. Rowe Price, Renaud followed her passion for marketing and held various roles within the asset management, retail, advertising and women’s wear industries. With a deep belief that is important to recognize and thank those who gave so much, she looks forward to creating awareness for The Baltimore Station. Volunteerism is important to her and she also serves on the Board of Directors for Rebuilding Together Baltimore. She is a graduate of Rider University and resides in Bel Air.

Dr. Malcolm Rubinstein

A Baltimore native and graduate of the University of Maryland, Dr. Malcolm Rubinstein is a retired psychologist who worked in NC for the Veterans Administration for 22 years, prior to maintaining a private practice in Psychology for 13 years specializing in mood disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and couples therapy. Since returning to Baltimore in 2015, he has served on the MD State Board of Dietetic Practice and the State Laboratory Advisory Committee, along with fundraising committees with the Maryland Food Bank. Dr. Rubinstein believes that it is important to “plant the flag” to increase community awareness of valuable resources and organizations and is excited about spreading the word about the excellent work and contributions of The Baltimore Station. He lives near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with his wife, and they enjoy the city’s rich culture and opportunities to spend time with their children and four grandchildren.

John Tolmie
CEO, Source, LLC

John Tolmie currently serves as CEO of Source, LLC a national consulting firm providing solutions to hospitals, health systems, physician enterprises, healthcare technology companies and venture capital firms. Additionally, Tolmie serves as an Operating Partner with Buckhead Investment Partners, an Atlanta based private equity firm. Tolmie has a master’s degree in Health Administration and a Master’s in Business Administration from Georgia State University, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Virginia Tech. He has served on the Notre Dame of Maryland University Board as an Executive Committee Member, Aspirion Health Advisory Board and numerous community service organizations. Tolmie resides with his wife in Baltimore County. 

About The Baltimore Station

The Baltimore Station provides therapeutic residential and community-based outpatient treatment programs to individuals—primarily veterans—dealing with homelessness and substance use disorder. Its innovative programming helps break the cycle of poverty and supports individuals as they become self-sufficient members of society.Accredited by one of the nation’s most prestigious accrediting bodies for rehabilitation facilities, The Baltimore Station is the area’s largest VA funded Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program and the only long-term residential program, providing up to 24 months of clinical care and life skills development to encourage a smoother transition to the real world and guaranteed lifelong success. In addition to its residential program, The Baltimore Station provides outpatient programming to provide therapeutic relapse prevention services to those recovering from substance use disorder and also workforce development programming that provides residential services that facilitate stabilization and transition to permanent housing and sustainable income. At The Baltimore Station, we turn lives around. www.baltimorestation.org.