The Coalition Recognizes Drug Free Business Partnerships

The Coalition recently held its annual Drug-Free Business Partnership luncheon to recognize businesses in the community that value drug, alcohol, and tobacco free workplaces. The luncheon featured Dr. Lindy McGee, a general pediatrician and assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. McGee shared information about intoxicating cannabis products and the dangers these products pose in our community. The Coalition also recognized several businesses in attendance for their continued commitment to drug-free workplaces. Special recognition was given to the Drug-Free Business Partnership’s new and upgraded members.

DFBP new businesses

Four businesses were honored as new members of The Coalition’s Drug-Free Business Partnership. Pictured from left: Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Impact Lufkin; Nolan Sparks & Kurt Keller, Sparks Pressure Washing; Kenneth Clark, BCFS Health & Human Services-Lufkin; and Madilyn Williams, Superior Cleaning & Restoration, LLC.

DFBP upgraded members

In appreciation of their dedication to a drug-free community, The Coalition recognized three businesses as upgraded members of the Drug-Free Business Partnership. Pictured is Hannah & Kurt Keller, Alexander Electric; and Melanie Shirley, Austin Bank. Not pictured: Higginbotham Insurance.

DFBP students

Angelina County Drug-Free All Stars and Drug-Free Council Members represented The Coalition at the annual Drug-Free Business Partnership luncheon. Pictured back row, from left: Karisma Herrera, Lufkin ISD Drug-Free All Star; Oscar Barboza, Central ISD Drug-Free All Stars; Braydon Nava, Lufkin ISD Drug-Free Council; and Natalie Murray, Hudson ISD Drug-Free All Star.

Front row, from left: McKenna Hooks, Pineywoods Community Academy Drug-Free Council; Lynzie Thompson, Pineywoods Community Academy Drug-Free All Star; Kyna Rios, Diboll ISD Drug-Free All Star; Riley Brown, Diboll ISD Drug-Free Council; Alexandra Molina, Huntington ISD Drug-Free All Star;

and Alexis Pelletier, Lufkin ISD Drug-Free All Star. Not Pictured Marlanea Jackson, Diboll ISD Drug-Free Council.

DFBP Platinum members

Drug-Free Business Partnership Sustaining members at the Platinum level were honored at the annual Drug-Free Business Partnership luncheon. Pictured, back row from L to R: Josh Havard, Lufkin Daily News; Kim Simmons, Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council; Kim Garcia, Burke; Dr. Damon Adams, Pineywoods Community Academy; Kurt Keller, Alexander Electric; Justin Risner, Central ISD; Courtney Davis, Diboll ISD; Melissa Crager, Brookshire Brothers; Donny Webb, Hudson ISD; Napoleon Shaw, Hospice in the Pines; April Soderquist, Lufkin ISD; and Martha Hernandez, Angelina County & Cities Health District.

Front from left: Kelly Carver, Family Crisis Center of East Texas; Hannah Keller, Alexander Electric; Maci Dover, Whataburger/GVCS; Michelle Ross, KSWP/KAVX Radio; Carol Mettlen, Diboll ISD; Conssandra Williams, Angelina College

DFBP Gold members

Gold level Sustaining members of the Drug-Free Business Partnership include back row from left: Yana Ogletree, Georgia-Pacific; Josh Carriere, Abeldt’s Pharmacy; Dr. Carolyn Fiaschetti, Huntington ISD; Shanie Sanford, Pregnancy Help Center.

Front row from left: Kristina Guardado, Commercial Bank of Texas; MacKenzie Herring Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce; Evelyn Turcios, Harold’s House.

DFBP Bronze & Silver members

Silver and Bronze Sustaining members of the Drug-Free Business Partnership include back row from left: Kenneth Clark, BCFS Health & Human Services; Kendall Beattie, Elite Medical Home Care; Justin Barkley, TLL Temple Library; Joanie Taylor, Loggins Plumbing; Travis Barnes, Loggins Plumbing; Kurt Keller and Nolan Sparks; Sparks Pressure Washing.

Front row, from left: Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Impact Lufkin; Kelly Shrout, Angelina Beautiful/Clean; Viry Cruz, 6 Degrees Wealth and JC’s Party Rentals; Madilyn Williams, Superior Cleaning & Restoration; Melissa Roberts, Integra Insurance Services.