Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders with expertise in a wide range of areas, including recovery, advocacy, education, finance, law, fund development, and business management. The Board works in tandem to oversee our activities and is responsible for taking care of the strategic and financial health of the organization on an ongoing basis. Each member contributes a tremendous amount of time, energy, and talent to ensure the vitality of our organization.
Meet Our Board
Joyce King
President
Joyce King is Chief Counsel at the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office. She is the Chief Prosecutor of the Frederick County Cybercrimes Taskforce and serves on the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. Ms. King is a board member for the National District Attorneys Association Digital Safety Advisory Board to combat online abuse, digital scams, human trafficking, and other technology related issues that impact public safety. She completed specialized Digital Evidence Training with the United States Secret Service National Computer Forensics Institute and is cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Department of Justice Project Safe Childhood. In addition to prosecution, Ms. King manages operations and communications of the State’s Attorney’s Office, serves on the Legislative Committee for the Maryland State’s Attorney Association, and provides legal counsel for multi-agency criminal justice policy initiatives and projects. Specifically, Ms. King is passionate about Problem Solving Courts and Diversion Program initiatives to fight crime while addressing addiction and mental health in the criminal justice system. She currently serves on the Frederick County Drug Treatment Court Team and Frederick County Overdose Fatality Review Team. Ms. King is an alumni of George Washington University, American University: Women & Politics Institute, and the David A. Clarke School of Law.
Stacy Allwein
Vice President
Stacy earned a BA degree from the University of Maryland. She has lived and worked in the community for over 30 years. Currently, running a top producing real estate team. Stacy’s passion for helping those in recovery stems from the loss of her brother from a drug overdose. She believes that by helping others this might not happen to another family. Her business and personal relationships have allowed her the opportunities to build relationships that help her get others involved in giving back, as well. Stacy and her husband, Bob, have raised their children in Frederick County and she is very well known throughout the area for community involvement and volunteerism. Volunteering and giving back are a big part of what Stacy does in the community, including volunteering with Phoenix Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, Toys for Tots, and many other charities. Stacy received Frederick County Association of Realtors 2018 Community Service Award and was recognized as a Frederick County “Do Gooder” for all that she does to give back to Frederick County.
Sam Bierman
Treasurer
Sam Bierman is the Executive Director for Maryland Addiction Recovery Center. A graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management, Sam started in the field as Counselor Assistant at Caron Renaissance in Boca Raton, Florida, eventually working his way up to Director of Operations for Caron Ocean Drive, Caron’s program that a treatment program focusing on executive clientele. As Executive Director of MARC, Sam is responsible for overseeing the entire clinical and administrative operations of the organization. Sam’s clinical philosophies center around developing a strong therapeutic alliance between the clinician and client, as well as treating addiction as a family disease. His entrepreneurial spirit has always led him on a personal mission: to open a treatment center where he can use his personal and professional experience to implement a clinically driven philosophy where the client’s best interest is always the top priority, and Maryland Addiction Recovery Center has become that vision realized. Outside of his work at MARC, Sam also serves on the membership committee of NAATP, the board of directors of local non-profit Shalom Tikvah, and was named a Baltimore Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2019 honoring Baltimore’s emerging business leaders.
Victoria Hale
Secretary
Victoria Hale is the Vice President of Residential Mortgage Lending at Sandy Spring Bank in the Frederick market. She has worked in community banking for over 25 years and has been a part of the Frederick business community as well. Victoria is a graduate of Leadership Frederick County 2020. Victoria’s desire to join the Board at Phoenix was to help further the mission and bring awareness to the crisis facing our community. Her family has, as many other families in the community, been impacted by substance abuse disorder. She wanted to be a part of a foundation that works with young adults who struggle with substance abuse disorder in hopes that they could overcome it earlier in life. Victoria is a Maryland native and resides in Frederick with her husband and dog, Talulah.
Tim Weber
Board Member
Tim Weber is the Community Education Liaison for the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office. Tim is a key member of the Carroll County Senior Opioid Group and the Overdose Fatality Review Team. With a passion for prevention, Tim has pioneered several programs targeting middle school, high school, and university students.
Jessie Pearre
Board Member
Jessie Pearre serves as the Drug Treatment Court Coordinator for the Baltimore County Circuit Court. With a robust background, she spent over 15 years at the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office. An alumna of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Jessie is a proud member of Pi Gamma Mu, an international honor society in social sciences.
Matt Cain
Board Member
Hon. Nelson W. Rupp, Jr.
Board Member
Joy Julian
Board Member
Joy Julian is a finance professional with a diverse background in both business and community outreach. Currently, Joy works in the finance department of a commercial landscaping company, leveraging a strong foundation in finance and strategic decision-making. Holding a BA and MBA from American Military University, Joy brings both academic knowledge and practical experience to every role.
In addition to her professional achievements, Joy is deeply passionate about giving back to the local community. With a strong commitment to service, Joy has been actively involved in volunteering with local nonprofits, helping to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Joy strives to create a meaningful impact wherever possible.
In her free time, Joy enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, biking, and being outdoors.
Shelane Twentey
Board Member
Shelane Twentey has been a devoted member of Frederick County community for over 20 years. A proud mother to her son, John and stepmother to Garrett and Morgan, she balances her family life with a successful career in financial services. Sharing her life with her husband Mark Twentey, of Frederick, MD.
With 30 years of experience in the financial sector, Shelane currently serves as the Vice President and Branch Manager for Woodsboro Bank. Her extensive expertise in financial services has equipped her to provide exceptional guidance and support to her clients.
Beyond her professional achievements, Shelane is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She actively engages in volunteerism and promotes financial education in local schools, ensuring that next generation is equipped with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
Shelane dedication to her family, career and community exemplifies her belief in importance of connection and service.
In addition to her professional achievements, Joy is deeply passionate about giving back to the local community. With a strong commitment to service, Joy has been actively involved in volunteering with local nonprofits, helping to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Joy strives to create a meaningful impact wherever possible.
In her free time, Joy enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, biking, and being outdoors.
