ROCovery Fitness Board of Directors
Tim Dobbertin - Chairman of the Board
Tim Dobbertin has served on the ROCovery Fitness Inc. Board since June 2018. He has been Board Chairman since March 2020. Tim is currently Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Programs at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES in Spencerport and has worked as anty for the past 30 years in a variety of teaching and administrative positions where he has served and supported students and families experiencing the devastating effects of addiction. A lifelong physical fitness enthusiast, Tim is a former runner who is now an avid hiker and bicyclist. He believes ROCovery’s mission to create a supportive, sober living community is critical to all community residents and is proud to serve on the Board.
Tim Dobbertin has served on the ROCovery Fitness Inc. Board since June 2018. He has been Board Chairman since March 2020. Tim is currently Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Programs at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES in Spencerport and has worked as anty for the past 30 years in a variety of teaching and administrative positions where he has served and supported students and families experiencing the devastating effects of addiction. A lifelong physical fitness enthusiast, Tim is a former runner who is now an avid hiker and bicyclist. He believes ROCovery’s mission to create a supportive, sober living community is critical to all community residents and is proud to serve on the Board.
Virginia (Ginny) Nacy
As an affected family member, after the loss of her son Patrick to an overdose, Ginny brings a passion for hope in recovery. She believes that the programs provided by ROCovery Fitness may have helped her son in finding comradery and connections to others with the same struggles of addiction. She is resolute in ensuring the continued success of ROCovery Fitness and has been instrumental in providing support for the clubhouse and its maintenance. She is also involved in working in the area of substance use prevention for youth on a community coalition. Ginny brings nearly 30 years of running a business and a number of experiences as a board member in leadership positions. She currently serves on the Governance Committee for ROCovery Fitness.
As an affected family member, after the loss of her son Patrick to an overdose, Ginny brings a passion for hope in recovery. She believes that the programs provided by ROCovery Fitness may have helped her son in finding comradery and connections to others with the same struggles of addiction. She is resolute in ensuring the continued success of ROCovery Fitness and has been instrumental in providing support for the clubhouse and its maintenance. She is also involved in working in the area of substance use prevention for youth on a community coalition. Ginny brings nearly 30 years of running a business and a number of experiences as a board member in leadership positions. She currently serves on the Governance Committee for ROCovery Fitness.
Jennifer Faringer, MS.Ed, CPP-G
Director, DePaul’s National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area.
Jennifer has worked in the field of substance abuse prevention since 1988. She has been involved in the development of professional education and awareness presentations for both communities and schools. She was instrumental in the development and subsequent expansion of continuing educational opportunities as well as a comprehensive counselor preparatory program for professionals working the field of addictions which is now in its 29th year.
As director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area, Jennifer oversees multiple programs of NCADD-RA. She is on the Executive Committee of NYS Association of Substance Abuse Providers, the NYS Certification Board, the Executive Committee of the Finger Lakes Consortium of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and past president of the Councils on Addiction of NYS. She also chairs the Opioid Task Force of Monroe County.
Director, DePaul’s National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area.
Jennifer has worked in the field of substance abuse prevention since 1988. She has been involved in the development of professional education and awareness presentations for both communities and schools. She was instrumental in the development and subsequent expansion of continuing educational opportunities as well as a comprehensive counselor preparatory program for professionals working the field of addictions which is now in its 29th year.
As director of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area, Jennifer oversees multiple programs of NCADD-RA. She is on the Executive Committee of NYS Association of Substance Abuse Providers, the NYS Certification Board, the Executive Committee of the Finger Lakes Consortium of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and past president of the Councils on Addiction of NYS. She also chairs the Opioid Task Force of Monroe County.
Dave Szulgit
I have been a therapist at the University of Rochester Medical center for the past 17 years. Prior to this I have worked in a variety of mental health setting including group homes, schools, detention centers, and on a mobile crisis team.
I come from a large family with 5 sisters and one brother, and I was raised in the Rochester area, my parents instilled us all with the importance of volunteer work.
I have been a board member for recovery Fitness since its inception and continue to believe it has filled a void in the recovery community. I love how active and vibrant our organization has become across the finger lakes region.
In my free time I am an avid runner, skier, and recently have discovered paddle boarding.
I have been a therapist at the University of Rochester Medical center for the past 17 years. Prior to this I have worked in a variety of mental health setting including group homes, schools, detention centers, and on a mobile crisis team.
I come from a large family with 5 sisters and one brother, and I was raised in the Rochester area, my parents instilled us all with the importance of volunteer work.
I have been a board member for recovery Fitness since its inception and continue to believe it has filled a void in the recovery community. I love how active and vibrant our organization has become across the finger lakes region.
In my free time I am an avid runner, skier, and recently have discovered paddle boarding.
Brandon Scott
Brandon has been a member of ROCovery Fitness since early 2018, and it was one of the first steps for him in his recovery. His progression has gone from volunteering at the outreach center in early recovery, to spreading the mission and message of ROCovery Fitness through outreach events and presentations, to serving on the Board of Directors. Connecting to others through fitness and recovery is what keeps him motivated, and is passionate about engaging with the community and helping others.
Brandon has been a member of ROCovery Fitness since early 2018, and it was one of the first steps for him in his recovery. His progression has gone from volunteering at the outreach center in early recovery, to spreading the mission and message of ROCovery Fitness through outreach events and presentations, to serving on the Board of Directors. Connecting to others through fitness and recovery is what keeps him motivated, and is passionate about engaging with the community and helping others.
Erin Pownall Burns
Erin Pownall Burns is an enthusiastic trainer, CRPA, and community advocate. She has lived experience with SUD, a BS in Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorder, and is a Social Work Graduate student.
Erin owns and operates an innovative training company specializing in helping human service professionals take it to the next level. During the COVID 19 crisis, she has doubled her efforts to add value wherever and whenever possible.
Her mission is simple; to connect and create opportunities for progress wherever possible.
You can find out more about Erin at www.erinpownallburns.com
Erin Pownall Burns is an enthusiastic trainer, CRPA, and community advocate. She has lived experience with SUD, a BS in Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorder, and is a Social Work Graduate student.
Erin owns and operates an innovative training company specializing in helping human service professionals take it to the next level. During the COVID 19 crisis, she has doubled her efforts to add value wherever and whenever possible.
Her mission is simple; to connect and create opportunities for progress wherever possible.
You can find out more about Erin at www.erinpownallburns.com
Jennifer Sahrle
Jennifer is the Executive Director of St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center Inc. She was most recently the Senior Director of Operations at Trillium Health—a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-alike (FQHC LAL). With over 15 years of experience in health care, she began her career as a Care Manager for individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. During that time, Sahrle regularly worked with individuals who were struggling with substance use. She was pleased to join the Board of Directors in 2020 and is looking forward to contributing her time, talent, and treasure to the organization’s mission and work in the community.
Sahrle enjoys completing household improvements, spending time with her partner Julie, and advocating for social justice issues in her spare time.
Jennifer is the Executive Director of St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center Inc. She was most recently the Senior Director of Operations at Trillium Health—a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-alike (FQHC LAL). With over 15 years of experience in health care, she began her career as a Care Manager for individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. During that time, Sahrle regularly worked with individuals who were struggling with substance use. She was pleased to join the Board of Directors in 2020 and is looking forward to contributing her time, talent, and treasure to the organization’s mission and work in the community.
Sahrle enjoys completing household improvements, spending time with her partner Julie, and advocating for social justice issues in her spare time.
April M. Hill
April Hill is a native of Rochester, New York who began her professional career as an Employee Relations Representative with Dow Jones & Company/The Wall Street Journal. She later relocated to Atlanta, GA where she became a Recruiting Specialist for the technical contract placement industry. She then transitioned her Human Resources knowledge and recruiting experience and worked as a Career Services Director within Atlanta’s vocational education sector.
After nearly 20 years in Atlanta, April relocated back to Rochester in 2013, and served as Assistant Director of Human Resources at Monroe Community College and Director of Human Resources at Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY). She is currently the Director of Human Resources at Villa of Hope.
April is the proud parent of a 6-year old tortie (cat) named Chrissy. She enjoys reading John Grisham novels, watching Alfred Hitchcock and Marvel Cinematic Universe movies as well as classic film noir, and appreciates traveling (whenever possible). Ms. Hill is also a member of Lollypop Farm’s Development Committee and has been actively engaged with United Way of Greater Rochester’s African American and Latin Leadership Development Programs’ promotion and recruitment activities.
April Hill is a native of Rochester, New York who began her professional career as an Employee Relations Representative with Dow Jones & Company/The Wall Street Journal. She later relocated to Atlanta, GA where she became a Recruiting Specialist for the technical contract placement industry. She then transitioned her Human Resources knowledge and recruiting experience and worked as a Career Services Director within Atlanta’s vocational education sector.
After nearly 20 years in Atlanta, April relocated back to Rochester in 2013, and served as Assistant Director of Human Resources at Monroe Community College and Director of Human Resources at Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY). She is currently the Director of Human Resources at Villa of Hope.
April is the proud parent of a 6-year old tortie (cat) named Chrissy. She enjoys reading John Grisham novels, watching Alfred Hitchcock and Marvel Cinematic Universe movies as well as classic film noir, and appreciates traveling (whenever possible). Ms. Hill is also a member of Lollypop Farm’s Development Committee and has been actively engaged with United Way of Greater Rochester’s African American and Latin Leadership Development Programs’ promotion and recruitment activities.
Marc David Newman
This is Marc’s first year as a member of the Board of ROCovery Fitness. He is honored to be a part of this thriving organization. Marc strongly supports the concept that Physical fitness, Outdoor Activities, Healthy Living and Fellowship are a critical part of the recovery process.
Marc Currently serves as CFO of Pipitone Group, a medium sized advertising and marketing agency based in Pittsburgh, PA. Locally he is also an officer and partner of Glen & Sons Towing, Inc. Up until 2009, Marc also owned and operated Crème de la Crème, a European Dessert making operation based in Rochester and with products distributed in 7 states. In between he served as a Special Risk Underwriting Analyst at JP Morgan Chase.
Marc has been an active member of the LGBTQ+ community for many years, hosting fundraisers to benefit those suffering with HIV and its life altering implications. He was also an officer of the Corn Hill Neighbors Association.
A graduate of Georgetown University and Eastridge High School, he resides in Corn Hill with his best friend and “brother” Todd. He has enjoyed ROCovery activities especially the Saturday Hikes. On a personal level, Marc lost his only sibling to the disease of Alcoholism and hopes that through participation in ROCovery all addicted persons may live a better life!
This is Marc’s first year as a member of the Board of ROCovery Fitness. He is honored to be a part of this thriving organization. Marc strongly supports the concept that Physical fitness, Outdoor Activities, Healthy Living and Fellowship are a critical part of the recovery process.
Marc Currently serves as CFO of Pipitone Group, a medium sized advertising and marketing agency based in Pittsburgh, PA. Locally he is also an officer and partner of Glen & Sons Towing, Inc. Up until 2009, Marc also owned and operated Crème de la Crème, a European Dessert making operation based in Rochester and with products distributed in 7 states. In between he served as a Special Risk Underwriting Analyst at JP Morgan Chase.
Marc has been an active member of the LGBTQ+ community for many years, hosting fundraisers to benefit those suffering with HIV and its life altering implications. He was also an officer of the Corn Hill Neighbors Association.
A graduate of Georgetown University and Eastridge High School, he resides in Corn Hill with his best friend and “brother” Todd. He has enjoyed ROCovery activities especially the Saturday Hikes. On a personal level, Marc lost his only sibling to the disease of Alcoholism and hopes that through participation in ROCovery all addicted persons may live a better life!