Our Board of directors
A collective of innovative minds and spirited individuals, committed to bringing their best as leaders in the field of mental health.
Judge Wayne Mallia
President
Senior District Court and Mental Health Court Judge, Galveston County
Thomas “Jay” Wooten
Vice Pres./ Secretary
Chief Attorney, The Galveston County Misdemeanor Mental Health Public Defender’s Office
Jerry Freshour
Treasurer
Senior Director of Crisis and Justice Services, Gulf Coast Center
Jack Easterday, MHPS
Director
Forensic Peer Support Specialist, Galveston County Mental Health Court
Felicia Jeffery, LPC
Director
Chief Executive Officer, The Gulf Coast Center
Jan Melis
Director
Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Gulf Coast
Fred Raschke
Director
Senior Partner, Mills Shirley LLP
Major David Swyers
Director
Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army of Galveston County
Dr. Jared Williams
Director
Chief Executive Officer, Family Service Center