LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Executive Director, Board President

Jay came to Seed Sower, Inc, as a 10-year veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in military intelligence as a Russian linguist and signals intelligence specialist. He spent the last five year of his military service with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, working in support of international chemical and biological arms control and nonproliferation programs. He completed his military service as an instructor and Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Russian Arms Control Speaking Proficiency Course at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. 

Following his military career, Jay completed his MBA at West Virginia in 2013. His professional history includes both government and private industry employment including foodservice management, classroom instruction, curriculum development, financial management analysis, organizational leadersprogram and process improvement.  He is married to his wife, Paige and has 3 wonderful sons - Sam, Caeden and Cooper. 

Jay's passion for recovery services has grown over an 8 year span of supporting organizations involved in community recovery efforts. He believes:  "Recovery isn’t an “I” thing or a “you” thing.  It’s a “we” thing.  It’s a community effort that leverages the collective strengths and talents of local and regional governments, community organizations, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals to work together toward a future far less burdened by the destructive and pervasive nature of SUD. We don’t recover alone. We recover together. 

Program Director

Nicole is a West Virginia native. She grew up in Nimitz, WV and graduated from Summers County High School in 2005. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, with a minor in child development and family studies from West Virginia University in 2009. 

Nicole knew that she had a passion for psychology and used the next few years to explore what she wanted to do in terms of a career. During this time, she held different positions as a contractor with the WV DHHR, helping parents reunite with their children and she also served as a service/care coordinator for a local mental health clinic, helping to link and advocate for patients with substance use disorder and mental health issues. 

Nicole earned a masters degree in social work from Concord University in 2015. Since then, she has provided therapy services to people with substance use disorder, patients with mental health disorders, and children with behavioral problems. She is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT). Her passion is helping those struggling with substance dependence. Nicole is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in marriage and family counseling from Liberty University. 

She lives in Hinton, WV with her husband, 4 dogs, and 4 cats. She and her husband are both members of the Hinton First United Methodist Church and Nicole serves on the worship committee and is a member of the choir. She enjoys cooking, baking, singing, reading, crocheting, and traveling.