The Arkansas Peer Ethics Review Board (APERB) is a group of six members interviewed and approved by the DHS-approved accreditation entity. The DHS-approved accrediting entity shall be present and in a nonvoting capacity during all APERB meetings. APERB, composed of industry experts and Peer Workers, is established to evaluate and oversee ethical practices within the Arkansas Peer Recovery Program. APERB monitors adherence to ethical standards, assesses complaints, and delegates corrective action when necessary. All complaints regarding ethical violations for individuals trained or credentialed as a Peer Worker within the state of Arkansas will be addressed by APERB using the Ethical Enforcement Policies and Procedures of the DHS-approved accrediting entity.

The primary purpose of APERB is to maintain and promote the integrity of services provided by Peer Workers within the state. By conducting reviews, offering guidance, and fostering a culture of ethical behavior, APERB aims to protect the interests of individuals receiving services and uphold the reputation of the profession. Additionally, it seeks to provide education and resources to professionals to encourage best practices and prevent ethical violations.

Board Members

Les Cupp, PRS, CCS, CADC – Chair

Les Cupp is a person of long-term recovery. He is married to his wife, Phedre, and has two sons, Louden and Finley, with whom he enjoys spending his free time. He enjoys camping and spending time outdoors. He still enjoys playing softball — it just takes a little longer to recover these days, so you may see him moving a little slow on Monday mornings. Les grew up in Morrilton and graduated from Morrilton High School in 1990. Recovery gave him the opportunity late in life to return to school. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from Arkansas State University–Beebe (ASUB) in 2012. He then transferred to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) and received a Bachelor of Science in 2014.
Les has 20 years’ experience in the substance abuse field as a counselor, clinical supervisor, and peer supervisor. He is a member of the Arkansas Peer Advisory Committee (APAC) and the Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board (ASACB). He is currently the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program manager for the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). He attended the core peer support training in March 2018 and was invited to attend the first Peer Support Train the Trainer Training for Arkansas in April 2018. He is grateful for the opportunity he had to participate in the curriculum and test development for the Arkansas Model for Peer Support.

Shalinda Woolbright, PRS

Shalinda Woolbright is the founder and executive director of NEA Divine Intervention Women’s Sober Living and Recovery Community Organization.
Her substance use disorder began at age 17, and she acquired four probation officers, one parole officer, and a $22,000 debt for restitution fees.
After losing custody of her children for the fourth time, she was determined to find a new way to live.
In long-term recovery, she gives back to her community in her role as a Peer Recovery Peer Supervisor.

Tojuana Greenlaw, PRS

Tojuana Greenlaw started her recovery journey in July 2010 with Quality Living Center. She completed the program and went on to become an alumna and employee. She stayed on her journey at Quality Living Center for nine years, and with the guidance of some amazing role models, she was able to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She then went on to complete all three levels of the Arkansas Model for Peer Recovery and is now a Peer Recovery Supervisor.
She is a Trainer of Trainers and sits on the APAC (Arkansas Peer Advisory Committee) and the IMI: Lived and Living Experience Matters Committee for Peers. Tojuana has also obtained her National Certification for Peer Support (NCPRSS). She currently works with The Peer Network (National Peer) and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield as the Peer Support Specialists Administrator. Tojuana has a passion for helping individuals and giving back to the communities.

Shawn McCown, PRS

Shawn McCown is the executive director for Serenity Park Recovery Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a person in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder. He is dedicated to improving the quality of services and the quality of life for all those in the recovery community. Shawn is a dedicated family man who is married with five daughters and currently has two grandchildren. He is a Certified Peer Recovery Peer Supervisor for the state of Arkansas.
He is on the board of directors for many nonprofit organizations centered around mental health and substance use disorder. Shawn spends most of his time enjoying his family and playing golf and looks forward to experiencing all that life has for him and his family.

Paul Dumas, SIT, Esq.

After obtaining his Arkansas law license in 1996, Paul F. Dumas moved to Washington D.C. where he worked in the United States Senate. He returned to Arkansas in 1998 and began his law practice in Morrilton. For over two decades he served in many roles including prosecutor, judge, outside counsel for Southwest Energy Company and Chairman of the Arkansas Ethics Commission. Yet for many years he struggled silently with substance abuse issues until his locally publicized arrest and conviction on drug-related charges in 2020 which ultimately led to the loss of his law license.

Now in long-term recovery for more than 5 years, Paul has found a new calling as a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist working with individuals with substance use disorder. In December of 2024 Dr. Kristin Martin hired Paul to create the pilot program for peer support at the Dardanelle Regional Medical Center where he currently serves as the coordinator of the Peer Support Program. In addition to his work at the hospital, Paul remains passionate about the legal profession and works closely with the Arkansas Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) by training attorneys on how best to support judges, attorneys and law students struggling with substance use disorder as well as providing peer support services to other attorneys through referrals from the JLAP staff and speaking to law students about prevention and substance use disorder.

He and wife, Susan, have been married almost 30 years and have 3 grown sons and 3 canine daughters. Susan is an investment banker with the Public Finance division of Crews & Associates in Little Rock and was recently appointed by the Arkansas Supreme Court to serve as a lay member of the Arkansas JLAP Committee.

Megan Copeland, PRS

Megan Copeland, NCPRSS, is a Peer Recovery Supervisor and serves as Lead Peer and Project Manager for the Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network (ABHIN). Her work focuses on building practical, effective recovery support services and strengthening how peer support is integrated across systems in Arkansas.

Megan began her career providing direct peer support to incarcerated youth across the state. That experience continues to shape her approach to supervision, with a focus on real-world application, ethical practice, and what works in everyday settings. She previously served as Project Director for the Arkansas Mobile Opioid Response (ARMOR), a mobile health clinic delivering integrated care across Arkansas, including primary care, medication-assisted treatment, mental health services, and peer support. This work provided her with experience navigating complex systems such as healthcare, criminal justice, and community-based services.

Her supervision style is structured, supportive, and solution-oriented. She creates a space where peers can talk openly about challenges, build confidence in their role, and strengthen boundaries. Her approach emphasizes skill-building, ethical decision-making, and advocacy, helping peers support the individuals they serve while navigating complex systems.

Adam Reynolds, SIT

Adam Reynolds serves as the Director of Outreach and Development for Recovery Centers of Arkansas, where he leads strategic partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and community engagement efforts to expand access to substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment. With a strong focus on serving uninsured and underserved populations, he works to secure critical funding, develop innovative programs, and build collaborative relationships across healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Adam is a person in long-term recovery and brings both lived experience and professional expertise to his work. He is a Certified Advanced Peer Specialist and Supervisor-in-Training with a sincere desire to help individuals discover and sustain their own recovery pathways. He is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over a decade of experience in behavioral health, program development, and direct service.

In addition to his professional role, Adam serves on multiple nonprofit boards, contributing his leadership and insight to strengthen community-based initiatives. He is a proud husband and father, deeply committed to his family, and enjoys spending time outdoors and creating meaningful experiences with his loved ones.

He remains dedicated to reducing barriers to care, strengthening recovery-oriented systems, and ensuring that every individual has access to the resources needed to achieve lasting recovery and stability.

The updated Ethics Enforcement Procedure governing the Arkansas Peer Ethics Review Board will take official effect on August 25, 2025. As of this effective date, all ethics complaints received will be subject to review and adjudication under the newly implemented procedural framework. Complaints submitted prior to August 25, 2025, will be assessed in accordance with the “Retroactive Review of Ethical Complaints” provisions outlined within the updated Procedure.

APERB Corrective Action

Name	Credential Level	Credential Status	Date of Action
Telly Roberts	Advanced Peer Recovery Specialist	Pending Stipulation	March 20, 2026
Gabriel Hannahs	Core Peer Recovery Specialist	Credential Suspended	March 11, 2026
Patti Yager	Advanced Peer Recovery Specialist	Credential Void
Sean Thomas	Peer in Training	Credential Void
Kim Cox	Peer in Training	Credential Void
Cassie Cooper	Peer Recovery Supervisor	Pending Stipulation	February 3, 2026
Timothy Brannon	Peer in Training	Credential Void
Scarlett Ledford	Peer in Training	Credential Void
Mercedes Anthony	Core Peer Recovery Specialist	Pending Stipulation	February 2, 2026
Matthew Howard	Core Peer Recovery Specialist	Credential Void
Lucinda Vent	Advanced Peer Recovery Specialist	Pending Stipulation	February 2, 2026
Kaytlynn Tollett	Peer in Training	Credential Void
Josh Newell	Core Peer Recovery Specialist	Credential Void
James Richardson	Peer in Training	Credential Void
Courtney Davis	Peer in Training	Credential Void
Amy Bozeman	Core Peer Recovery Specialist	Credential Void	December 19, 2025
Joshua Ramsey	Advanced Peer Recovery Specialist	Credential Revoked	December 5, 2025