The McShin Foundation Staff
The McShin Foundation is available around the clock for those who are ready to begin or continue their recovery.
Honesty Liller CPRS | Chief Executive Officer
Honesty Liller has been in recovery from a substance use disorder since May 27, 2007, and is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia. She is a McShin Alum and serves as the Chief Executive Officer of McShin. Under her leadership, McShin opened its first women's and children’s recovery residence and secured a $2 million grant. Honesty continues to be a powerful advocate for those affected by addiction, sharing her story through various media platforms. Fundraising, advocacy, public relations, and writing grants amongst many other things are Honesty's mission at McShin.
Recently, Honesty became a SHE RECOVERS Professional and hosts a monthly support group at McShin for women and non-binary individuals. In 2015, she received the Vernon Johnson Award from Faces and Voices of Recovery.
Honesty has been featured on Face the Nation, FOX News, CNN, and PBS, where she has discussed addiction and recovery in America. She also completed Stanford University’s Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders and was recognized in 2019 with the Jean C. Harris Community Service Board Award from Hanover County. WRIC Channel 8 News highlighted her in their 2020 “Richmond’s Remarkable Women” special. Honesty has served as a field reviewer for SAMHSA, Faces & Voices of Recovery, and CAPRSS. She volunteers as the vice president of the Hanover CARES board of directors and a board member of The National Peer Recovery Alliance. She is the best-selling author of Scattered Pink
In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their dogs, embracing the gift of family. She is also passionate about soul care, enjoying activities such as running, exercising, ice baths, and meditative coloring.
Jesse Wysocki CPRS | Chief Operating Officer
Jesse Wysocki is the Chief Operating Officer of The McShin Foundation. Born in Suffolk, VA, his childhood was spent following his Dad's Navy career until settling in Chesterfield. Previously, he worked as an HR Director at The Towers Retirement & Assisted Living Community and was the Transition Peer Mentor and Overnight Monitor at The Healing Place.
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Joyce Bronson
CPRS | Director of Admissions
Joyce Bronson is a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder, she came to McShin back in 2019 for sober living. After finding recovery in her own life, Joyce eventually became a part of The McShin Foundation family, where she now spreads her passion for recovery by connecting people with SUD to the services that they need. As a part of her position, Joyce also travels the state and builds relationships with people and addiction service providers, to help strengthen the recovery movement and expand access to recovery resources. Joyce came from a military family and lived in many different places growing up until landing in Hopewell, Virginia. Joyce went on to secure a job at Verizon where she cultivated a successful career in sales while raising a family. She is currently pursuing her BA in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions. Joyce is a proud mother, and self-named "best friend" to her son's daughter. Joyce has a strong faith in God, anchoring her through every aspect of life that provides her with a deep sense of peace and purpose. When she is not at work you can find Joyce at an amusement park with her family, travelling, and hiking.
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Melanie Belden
CPRS - Chief Financial Officer
Melanie Belden was born in Prince George's County, Maryland and moved to Hanover, Virginia in 2000. She has battled on and off with the disease of addiction since her late teens. She found recovery when she entered The McShin Foundation as a participant on December 10th, 2016.
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Christopher "Cricket" Ronquest
CPRS - Director of Re-Entry Services | NAADAC Trainer
From Hanover County, Virginia, Cricket was first exposed to recovery at the age of 15 when a judge ordered him to attend 12-step meetings because of his addiction. For nearly two decades, he continued to use substances uncontrollably until The McShin Foundation began a substance abuse program in Pamunkey Regional Jail, where he was incarcerated at the time. Since his graduation and release in August of 2015, he has not been arrested, has been a member of a multi jurisdiction re-entry council, has had his civil rights restored, and has traveled the country carrying his message of hope wherever he goes.
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Grant Thompson
CPRS - Men's Program Manager
Grant Thompson is a person in sustained recovery from substance use disorder.
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Laura Townsend
CPRS - Women's Program Manager
Laura is the Women's Program Manager
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Raymond J.S. Ruybe II
R-CPRS - Director of Data and Quality Control | NAADAC Trainer
Raymond is a New York native and Richmond transplant. A graduate of Randolph-Macon College, he earned his BA in Communication. Raymond is a fierce advocate of multiple pathways to recovery with an emphasis on meditation, mindfulness, and Eastern philosophy. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, karaoke, and quality time with his husband. Raymond is a Registered and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Recovery Coach, DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Trainer, and NAADAC-approved educator. Additionally, Raymond is a member of the Richmond Opioid Task Force, EMPOWER Henrico (formerly the Henrico Addiction Task Force), National Communication Association, and Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity.
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Klay Porter
CPRS - Drug Screen & Medication Manager
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Colley Croteau
CPRS, RPRS - Night & Weekend Supervisor
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John Gavin Lee
CPRS - Recovery Coach Data Manager
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Robert Schallermeir
CPRS, FPRS Judicial Programming Coordinator
Robert is the Judicial Programming Coordinator.
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Travis Williams
PRS - Recovery Coach Data Manager
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Steve Altice
CPRS - Recovery Coach Digital Media Producer
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Tylean Crumpler
PRS - Community Engagement Coordinator
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Eddie Murphy
CPRS - Recovery Coach
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Dannishia Walker
CPRS-Recovery Coach
Dannishia Walker
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