Building Foundations of Recovery and Success

​Mindy Kelley serves as President of the Board of Directors for Hanani House. A graduate of Saint Louis University, she has built a career in marketing and business development with a passion for connecting people and building relationships. She is dedicated to advancing Hanani House’s mission of helping individuals overcome barriers and build meaningful, purpose-filled lives. Mindy lives in the St. Louis area with her husband and two young children and is actively involved in her community as a city commissioner, a member of her children’s school PTO, and a youth sports coach.

Patsy brings a blend of professional expertise, fiscal responsibility, strategic leadership, and personal advocacy for people in recovery to the Board of Directors of Hanani House. With a diverse background owning and operating a successful indoor environmental business for 25+ years, Patsy balances a passion for helping others achieve and maintain long term sobriety with a profound understanding of the critical role stable, supportive environments play in long-term reocovery. Patsy is committed to expanding Hanani's reach and ensuring every resident has the resources necessary to achieve lasting sobriety and independence.  

With over 30 years of sobriety, Julie has built a solid foundation of recovery using the tools of the 12-step program. She has been involved within the recovery community in a variety of roles over the past three decades. In addition to serving as secretary on a board of directors, she has also worked in residential and community outreach positions as a certified substance abuse counselor. Julie lives with her husband, John, and their two children in St. Louis, and both enjoy giving back to the 12 step community.

Jane Frazier has 30 years of experience working in accounting and finance roles at Price Waterhouse, TLC Vision and currently at Charter Communications. Jane earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois. Jane and her husband, Joe, have been married 24 years and have four sons and six grandchildren. As a foster and adoptive parent, Jane witnessed the challenges of families with substance use disorder and hopes to help women find stability and success in recovery.

Jude Hassan lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and son. Jude became an author who published his memoir, Suburban Junky, following the loss of his dear friend to addiction. Along with his role as a speaker and mentor to those seeking help with substance abuse, Jude works at an organization that provides behavioral health services in the St. Louis region. Jude's story has garnered both local and national attention due to its relevance to today's heroin, prescription pill, and fentanyl epidemics.

Mark has over 30 years of experience in the Mortgage Lending and Real Estate industry, and has written articles for several local publications on Mortgage and Financial topics throughout his career. His financial experience and expertise is an invaluable resources for helping navigate the Hanani House strategic plan and its financial sustainability. Mark lives in the Greater St. Louis area and is an active member in the community advancing the mission of providing recovery support services to those with substance use disorders. 

​June Schmitz is a successful business owner with over 25 years of experience managing the daily oversight and financial responsibility of a rental property company.  June holds a degree in Accounting, and enjoys using her skills in finance to provide financial leadership to the success of the Hanani House finance committe.  She was born and raised in Franklin County, Missouri, and has enjoyed living in the Washington community for many years. Outside of work, June enjoys her family, traveling, and serving others, and is a respected member of her church community. 

Jeff lives in St. Charles County with his wife and children and is a proud supporter of those in recovery from substance use disorders. 

Tonya Hankins completed a Master's Degree in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, and has over 20 years of experience in education and substance use treatment and recovery. Tonya is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor and is the Executive Director of Hanani House. She has 20 years of personal 12-step recovery and founded the Hanani House as her vision to give back to the recovery community and help meet the needs of men and women in early recovery from substance use disorder.