With more than a dozen years of experience working with individuals affected by opioid and substance use disorder, Jon Dower brings both professional and lived experience to his role as Executive Director of WVSL Solutions, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting West Virginians facing mental health challenges, including addiction. He also serves as an adjunct professor at West Virginia University in the School of Counseling and Wellbeing, where he specializes in addiction services. As the president of the West Virginia Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals, Jon has played an active role in shaping policy, previously serving on the Governor’s Council of Substance Misuse and Prevention and as Vice President of the Alliance of Recovery Residences. His expertise is supported by a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from WVU and numerous certifications, including the Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification.