Bill has been a Substance Use Counselor for more than 20 years and is known throughout the region for his innovative style, professionalism and compassionate demeanor in treating those with substance use disorders. His experiences include, DWI assessments, prevention, and treatment, which is his specialty, gender specific treatment, co-ed treatment, substance use treatment with special populations and many years as the on-site supervisor for the qualified professionals in substance use at the Dept. of Social Services.

Bill earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina at Columbia and is certified by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board. He merged his love of Substance Use Counseling and Social Work practice which led to the development of PROMISES12 LTD. Bill's specialty is providing services to those with DWI offenses and prevention.

Karen joined PROMISES12 in 2021 as the Clinical Supervisor. She brings over two decades of experience in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, leading successful teams in development and implementation. She is enthusiastic about delivering exceptional results and operating lasting change. Whether it is training leaders, facilitating training, speaking engagements, or working one-on-one, Karen challenges perceptions while fostering authenticity to empower others to impacts change.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville State University and a Master of Science in Human Services with a specialization in Social and Community Services from Capella University. She is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and a Certified Clinical Supervisor.

Karen states she joined PROMISES12 due to her belief in the following, which aligns with PROMISES12,
“being president doesn't make you it reveals who you really are” – Michelle Obama

Mae is one of the founding partners of PROMISES12 LTD and been with the agency since the beginning. She is a native of Ohio and has lived in Charlotte for 30 years. A call or visit to Mae is the first step in the process. She will provide an overview of the program, answer many of your questions, complete the preliminay paper work and get you prepared for your assessment.

Julie joined PROMISES12 in 2012 and she has been a Contract Counselor for eleven years. She is known for her professionalism, soft delivery and effectiveness throughout the area. She brings 30 years of experience working with the elderly, disabled, in patient relations and Hospice. Julie has a special interest in facilitating groups in the Substance Use arena.

Julie earned her Bachelor Degree in Social Work and a Master of Education Degree in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is licensed by the NC Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board as a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. As a Social Worker, Julie has strong beliefs in self-determination and approaches her clients from this perspective. Julie love of helping people find their best led her to join the staff of PROMISES12. Her specialty is facilitating groups.