Executive Management Team
Jeffrey Kamms, Executive Director
Aubrey Oliver, Assistant Executive Director
Aubrey Oliver, Assistant Executive Director
Jeffrey Kamms has been serving individuals and families throughout Northeast Ohio suffering from the effects of Substance Use Disorder for 23 years. He is the Executive Director of The Road To Hope Inc, an exemplary, innovative, holistic, certified recovery housing program. The Road To Hope Inc not only provides a safe, substance-free li
Jeffrey Kamms has been serving individuals and families throughout Northeast Ohio suffering from the effects of Substance Use Disorder for 23 years. He is the Executive Director of The Road To Hope Inc, an exemplary, innovative, holistic, certified recovery housing program. The Road To Hope Inc not only provides a safe, substance-free living environment, it creates the peer-to-peer relationships necessary for recovery from the hopeless state of mind and body that defines addiction. Jeff’s vision for a life changing recovery housing program began in 2007 with one rented home housing six men suffering from substance use disorder. Under his leadership, the organization has grown to thirty-one homes serving 264 men, women, and children, including meeting facilities and training centers that also serve the communities in which they operate.
Not only does Jeff provide his experience, strength, and hope through his leadership at The Road to Hope, he works collaboratively with local treatment facilities, government bodies, religious organizations, and a variety of other agencies to enrich the program that The Road to Hope provides to its residents. In 2016, he was nominated by his peers to serve as a board member for Ohio Recovery Housing and in 2018 was elected as vice president of that Board. As a passionate and dedicated innovator within the recovery community, Jeff serves as chair of the state appeals committee, is a member of the treatment team for Lorain County Recovery court and works with a myriad of other state and county committees. In 2016 Jeff received the Community Leadership Award from Leadership Ohio and in 2018, was the recipient of the annual Gallery of Success Award from his high school alma mater. The Road to Hope became certified as a best practices non-profit organization through the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives in 2020, was recognized and awarded for Exemplary Service by The General Assembly of The State of Ohio House of Representatives in 2017, 2019 and 2021, and the Ohio State Senate in 2019 and 2021. He also received the President's Award for being a community leader in 2021.
Above all else, Jeff enjoys the opportunity to work with the residents and staff at The Road To Hope. He feels it is of critical importance to guide his staff and personally assist individuals through the transition out of their dysfunctional living environments and desolate state of mind and body to happier, healthier, motivated lives. The greatest reward of all is witnessing their integration into their communities and seeing families reunited. With over 24 years’ experience in recovery and 16 plus years as the Executive Director of The Road to Hope, Jeff often finds himself wielding the secret weapon God has armed him with; an unparalleled network of like-minded community members. Jeff has a knack for connecting with his residents and staff and believes that his true value comes from sitting down, one on one, with anyone and having their hearts communicate in unexpected ways. Jeff often says, “Even with all the policies, procedures and formats that encompass housing today, I will always love the personal touch of sitting down with each individual and having our hearts touch in a way that is unexplainable.”. Jeff lives in Lorain County with his incredibly supportive wife, Kristina, and their 3 wonderful children. When not following his calling, Jeff enjoys camping, hunting, farming, and nurturing his relationship with God. Jeff's motivation comes from an instrumental person in his life. Her name was Becky, whose favorite phrase rings loudly in his spirit every day; "Nobody said it would be easy, but it will be worth it."
Aubrey Oliver, Assistant Executive Director
Aubrey Oliver, Assistant Executive Director
Aubrey Oliver, Assistant Executive Director
Aubrey Oliver was promoted to Assistant Director after two years of being the Women’s Program Director at The Road to Hope Inc. Aubrey carries with her 13 years of patient care experience in the medical field. She received her CDCA in 2016 and with that transitioned into the recovery field. Aubrey’s drive to working in recovery stems from
Aubrey Oliver was promoted to Assistant Director after two years of being the Women’s Program Director at The Road to Hope Inc. Aubrey carries with her 13 years of patient care experience in the medical field. She received her CDCA in 2016 and with that transitioned into the recovery field. Aubrey’s drive to working in recovery stems from her own journey into sobriety. Her journey began in recovery housing which adds to her belief and passion to support and guide residents in recovery housing with love, tolerance, personal experiences and hope. “Recovery housing brought me to the program and the program saved my life.” Aubrey is a lifelong Elyria resident having recently bought a house in the very community she gets to serve. Her drive and loyalty have been an asset to the residents and RTH alike. In her free time Aubrey enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as cooking and refinishing furniture. She is a diehard OSU and Cleveland sports fan. She knows giving back in the program and volunteering in her community is an essential part of recovery. Aubrey is a firm believer that God is good…ALL the time.
Amber Boldman, Program Manager
Kristina Kamms, Administrative Manager
Kristina Kamms, Administrative Manager
Amber Boldman has been in recovery since 2019 utilizing a 12-step program. She is an alumni of The Road to Hope. Amber is passionate about helping others who have been in similar situations as herself. She is member of the Huron County Mental Health and Addiction Services Board. She is currently attending the University of Phoenix to obta
Amber Boldman has been in recovery since 2019 utilizing a 12-step program. She is an alumni of The Road to Hope. Amber is passionate about helping others who have been in similar situations as herself. She is member of the Huron County Mental Health and Addiction Services Board. She is currently attending the University of Phoenix to obtain a bachelor’s degree in social work. Amber enjoys crafting, doing DIY projects and spending time with her family; she can be found soaking up the sun, relishing in outdoor activities.
Kristina Kamms, Administrative Manager
Kristina Kamms, Administrative Manager
Kristina Kamms, Administrative Manager
Kristina Kamms has been the Administrative Manager of the Road to Hope Inc. since 2009. Prior to working for the Road to hope Kristina had 4 years’ experience working in an office for a housing development and for the Elyria Schools. She has been in recovery since 2001. Kris has 2 children and has been married for 21 years. In her spare t
Kristina Kamms has been the Administrative Manager of the Road to Hope Inc. since 2009. Prior to working for the Road to hope Kristina had 4 years’ experience working in an office for a housing development and for the Elyria Schools. She has been in recovery since 2001. Kris has 2 children and has been married for 21 years. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Program directors/supervisors
Tasha Vogel, Program Director
Michael Plas, Program Director
Michael Plas, Program Director
Tasha Vogel is an alumnus of The Road to Hope. She has been in recovery since 2019. Tasha began as a resident of Margeau House where she rose up to a House Manager before moving to Genesis by the Lake to be reunited with her son’s. Prior to becoming a Program Director, she lent her experience, strength, hope, and faith at another sober li
Tasha Vogel is an alumnus of The Road to Hope. She has been in recovery since 2019. Tasha began as a resident of Margeau House where she rose up to a House Manager before moving to Genesis by the Lake to be reunited with her son’s. Prior to becoming a Program Director, she lent her experience, strength, hope, and faith at another sober living house as a weekend monitor. Where she quickly learned that Road to Hope is where she belonged.
Tasha became Program Director in Oct. 2022 and continues to learn and grow within The Road to Hope. She believes that faith, responsibility, structure, and working the 12-steps is the building blocks to a sustainable recovery. Alongside her sponsor, Tasha started a 12-step faith-based recovery meeting, where she works with women in recovery to use their faith in working through the steps.
She mentors women in the local area using her knowledge from her time at RTH. The biggest motivators in Tasha’s life are her sons and her mom. She is very involved with her church, Trinity Gospel in Vermilion, OH, and can be seen at most events with her proud mom and her boys by her side.
Michael Plas, Program Director
Michael Plas, Program Director
Michael Plas, Program Director
Michael Plas is the Program Director at Jack Mulhall Center located in Cleveland and a proud member of the 12-Step Recovery community, where his journey truly transpired in 2017. Michael is an alumnus of The Road to Hope and while a residence this is where his educational journey started. Michael likes to say, “I didn’t choose the helping
Michael Plas is the Program Director at Jack Mulhall Center located in Cleveland and a proud member of the 12-Step Recovery community, where his journey truly transpired in 2017. Michael is an alumnus of The Road to Hope and while a residence this is where his educational journey started. Michael likes to say, “I didn’t choose the helping field, the helping field picked me.” Michael has a master’s degree in social work from Youngstown State University. There are a host of letters that follow Michael’s name, he is a Licensed Social Worker for the State of Ohio, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC III), and Certified Peer Recovery Supporter with Supervisor privileges. Michael has left his mark in recovery community with his assistance in starting the C.A.R.E. Center at Lorain County Community College, the founding President of the Student’s in Recovery Club, and the founding member and Chapter Lead of Young People in Recovery, Lorain County Chapter. Michael plays an active role in the recovery community in Lorain County where he resides, sitting on Boards and Committees for a host of recovery awareness events. When Michael isn’t active in his recovery endeavors, one can find him at local racetracks as he and his family are well known in the short track racing community. There is one slogan that is heard in the 12-Step rooms that has rung true with Michael that he shares with everyone, and it is to simply, “Trust the Process.”
Carlin Butts, Program Director
Michael Plas, Program Director
Carlin Butts, Program Director
Carlin Butts was promoted to Program Director after working as a
resident coordinator for the Road to Hope for over 3 years. She started her path with RTH as a resident at Becky’s House in Jan 2020 working her way up from resident, House Manager, Resident Coordinator, and now to Program Director. Becky’s House has always been her home. She
Carlin Butts was promoted to Program Director after working as a
resident coordinator for the Road to Hope for over 3 years. She started her path with RTH as a resident at Becky’s House in Jan 2020 working her way up from resident, House Manager, Resident Coordinator, and now to Program Director. Becky’s House has always been her home. She believes in holding residents accountable to the
RTH standard she was taught during her residency. Carlin is active in
her recovery family and is a 12-step sponsor. Gratitude is a major part of Carlin’s daily life. Practicing gratitude daily is what keeps her
moving forward. She and her significant other recently bought their first home. In her free time, she enjoys decorating her new home, spending time with her family, being an Aunt to five nieces and nephews, bringing vintage furniture back to life, and spending quality time with her significant other and their cats.
Sam Fuller, Program Director
Kelly Vargo, Resident Coordinator Supervisor
Carlin Butts, Program Director
Sam Fuller was promoted to Program Director after working as a Resident Coordinator for over 3 years. She has been in recovery since 2019 starting her journey at Margeau House as a resident, building
her way up to where she is now. Sam believes in the Road the Hope’s
Program, as it helped save her life. Over the past three years and today,
Sam Fuller was promoted to Program Director after working as a Resident Coordinator for over 3 years. She has been in recovery since 2019 starting her journey at Margeau House as a resident, building
her way up to where she is now. Sam believes in the Road the Hope’s
Program, as it helped save her life. Over the past three years and today, she has consistently implemented Road to Hope’s structure into residents’ lives. One of Sam’s major beliefs is doing the next right
thing. She was taught this early in her sobriety and continues to carry
it on 5 years later. Sam and her significant other recently purchased a
house. In Sam’s free time, she enjoys organizing her new home,
visiting with her family, spending time with her significant other and their cats, and, of course, playing Xbox.
Kelly Vargo, Resident Coordinator Supervisor
Kelly Vargo, Resident Coordinator Supervisor
Kelly Vargo, Resident Coordinator Supervisor
Misty Hendricks, Program Director
Kelly Vargo, Resident Coordinator Supervisor
Kelly Vargo, Resident Coordinator Supervisor
Misty Hendricks is the Program Director at The Village and
Margeau House. She is grateful to serve the women at the very place
where her recovery journey began in 2017. Misty came to The Road to
Hope open-minded and willing for the change process to start. She started
taking suggestions and clinging to the structure of the RTH Program. This
is
Misty Hendricks is the Program Director at The Village and
Margeau House. She is grateful to serve the women at the very place
where her recovery journey began in 2017. Misty came to The Road to
Hope open-minded and willing for the change process to start. She started
taking suggestions and clinging to the structure of the RTH Program. This
is where the change process started for Misty and allowed her to transform
into the person in recovery that she is today.
Since starting her recovery journey in 2017, Misty has stayed strongly
rooted in the recovery community, attending her home group meetings, and
faithfully working with her sponsor. Misty has grown in the recovery
community by working in positions such as Resident Coordinator, Outreach
Coordinator, and Certified Peer Supporter within court systems, jails, and
her community. Misty has been involved in starting Trauma Recovery
Meetings and is working on obtaining her Chemical Dependency
Counseling certification. Misty has training in Trauma Informed Care, is
active in Overdose Awareness training and events, and has assisted with
getting various programs to active status in local counties.
When Misty isn’t advocating within the recovery community, she is active
with her family, as she is a very proud mother of one child. Her son is the
apple of her eye, and she loves being present with other family members,
including those she has met during this journey. Misty truly believes that
the key to staying humble is willingness, and it is vital never to forget that
feeling we felt before we fully surrendered to one’s program of recovery.
Misty truly exemplifies that taking suggestions and following a program of
accountability and structure allows for the change process. Misty is truly
thankful to God and the 12 steps for giving her this life she could have
never imagined. WE DO RECOVER!
