Board of Directors

Frank M. McIntyre:  Board Chair, retired teacher, paralegal, legal administrator and artist. South Carolina resident since 1999.  In recovery since 1983 starting in greater Washington D.C. area. Certified Peer Support Specialist.


Cynthia “Cindy” Barbee:  Board Member, retired healthcare administrator, founding member of Favor Pee Dee since 2006, Certified Peer Support Specialist. In recovery since 2007.  Grants coordinator, Community Outreach coordinator. Member FAVOR SC Board of Directors.


Matthew Jeffords:  Board Member, Pastor, Lutheran Church in Florence. Methadone Clinic counselor. Certified Peer Support Specialist.  Secretary, FAVOR SC Board of Directors.


Kathy Lewis:  Board Member.  RN, Director, Bruce Hall Treatment Center, Carolinas Hospital System. Florence, South Carolina.


Dale Purslow:  Board Member. Retired military, Certified Peer Support Specialist. In recovery since 1994. Working on Criminal Justice degree.  Events Coordinator.


Maurice “Gene” Owens:  Board Member.  Musician.  Retired .  In recovery since 2006.  Manager, Information Technology programs.  Entertainment Manager.


Ginger Grant: Board Member, Certified Peer Support Specialist. In recovery since 2012.