Our Leadership & Staff
The leadership team for Recovery Connections of Central Florida is comprised of volunteers who dedicate their time, talent and treasure to build a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) for Central Florida that connects the community with the support and resources necessary for recovery.

George Margoles, MBA
President/CEO
I am a person in long-term recovery

Carol Cowan
Board President
I am an ally for recovery

Jerri Collins, County Judge, Retired
Board Secretary
I am am ally for recovery

Jo-Ann Perfido
Board Treasurer
I am an ally for recovery

Maria Iddings, BS, CRPS-A
Board Member
I am an ally for recovery

Tracy Trimblett
Board Member
I am a person in long-term recovery

Jim Perkins
Board Member
I am a person in long-term recovery

Richard Etscorn, BDBA
Board Member
I am a person in long-term recovery

Meredith Bekemeyer
Director of Development
I am an ally for recovery

Emil Caron, CTP, CRPS-V
Director of Recovery Support Services
I am a person in long-term recovery

Anna Muller, MSN, RN, CRPS-AF
Certified Recovery Peer Specialist
I am a person in long-term recovery

Henry Manns, CRPS-F
Certified Recovery Peer Specialist
I am a person in long-term recovery

Johany Blanchette, CRPS-F
Certified Recovery Peer Specialist
I am a person in long-term recovery

Matthew Hughson
Director of Outreach Services
I am a person in long-term recovery

Michele Bennoon
Information and Referral Specialist
I am a person in long-term recovery