5171 West Woodmill Drive, Suite 9    Wilmington,  DE   19808   (302)999-9812

BRUCE C. JOHNSON, MS, CADC

Executive Director

 Bruce C. Johnson comes to PACE with over twenty years in the drug and alcohol treatment field.  Starting as a volunteer counselor at the Center for Pastoral Care in the mid-80's, Bruce was hired as a counselor at the New Beginnings Family Center and was later promoted to Director--a position he held for five years.  Bruce was promoted again to Chief Operating Officer of Charter Behavioral at Hiddenbrook/Meadows System of Maryland where he managed three addiction facilities.  PACE brought Bruce back to Delaware, back to outpatient treatment and back to his home state. Bruce has a Master's Degree and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.  Bruce is currently Vice President of the Delaware Association of Alcohol and Drug Addictions Counselors and was named Professional of the year by DAADAC in 2004. Bruce also is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional.   

 GEORGE BENSON, CEAP, CADC

Admissions and Community Relations Director

 George comes to PACE with over 18 years experience in the drug and alcohol and employee assistance field. George is a Johnson Institute trained interventionist and does D.O.T. training concerning alcohol and drug misuse for those employees possessing commercial driver's license. George's past experiences include Director of Admissions and Community Relations Rep for Bowling Green Brandywine for 11 years and also the EAP for Local 107 United Electrical Workers at Westinghouse Elect Corp. in Lester, PA. George has also been on the Delaware Association of Alcohol and Drug Addictions Counselors Conference Committee for the past six years. George is a CADC and has personal recovery experience. George was named Professional of the year 2003 at  DAADAC, Professional of the year 2003 at EAPA and is currently President of EAPA. 

 DORINDA TONEY BSW, CADC   Clinical Director

Dorinda has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from West Chester University and is a certified addiction counselor. She began her career as a case manager at an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment center where she worked primarily with dual diagnosis patients. Dorinda also spent several years as a mental health technician for adolescents and children. She worked at PACE for six years as a primary counselor and has been Clinical Director for over two years.

CHARLES HILL, M.D.     Medical Director

Dr. Charles Hill has over ten years working in the addiction field this year dating back to his position as Medical Consultant to New Beginnings Outpatient treatment center in l987.  Dr. Hill spent nine years with that organization before accepting a position with PACE.  Dr. Hill gained his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Mississippi and has his residency and internship at the Medical Center of Delaware.  Dr. Hill began his career as a primary care internal physician in l974 and still maintains a Wilmington practice.  He is a specialist in addictionology.  Dr. Hill was also a flight surgeon with Delaware Army National Guard from l971 to l987.  Currently, Dr. Hill has admitting privileges at two local hospitals--St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center of Delaware.  Dr. Hill is married and lives in the Wilmington area.

 BETTY LESLIE, LPNCD    Evaluator

Betty comes to PACE with 23 years experience in the Drug and Alcohol field and is certified in Chemical Dependency Nursing. She started her career in a detox unit in 1982 as a staff nurse. A total of 6 years detox nursing, 11 years of rehab nursing. Betty was also a care manager for 3 years. She has spent the last 5 years in Outpatient settings.

SUE YATES, CADC/MSW     Evaluator

Sue has been employed at PACE since October 2006, she comes to PACE with over 16 years in the drug and alcohol treatment field. Sue was previously employed at Bowling Green, part time at Wilmington Hospital Psychiatric Unit, and the Recovery Center of Delaware, where she spent several years working with addicts who were severely and chronically impacted by addiction.  After Recovery Center, Sue worked within the framework of the Criminal Justice System at TASC; she also performed ‘mobile’ substance abuse assessments at Delaware Psychiatric Center, Rockford Center, Meadowood Hospital, Howard J. Young Correctional Facility and Baylor Correctional Facility for Women.

 HENRY "SKIP" KEITH, M.S. - Clinical Consultant

Skip is a Staff Development Consultant. He has an extensive background in program design, development, and implementation. He has held a variety of administrative and clinical positions in day and residential treatment settings. His areas of special interest are individuals, couples, and family work and staff training, staff development, and working with difficult adolescents. He provides clinical supervision for staff at PACE.

LESA CAIN    PHP Counselor

Lesa comes to PACE as the primary counselor in our Partial Hospital program with over sixteen years experience in the field of substance abuse.  Previously Lesa worked with the homeless dual diagnosed and currently has focused her training and experience on substance abuse counseling.  Lesa has received education in Human Services and Behavioral Science.

ROBERT J. WILSON, CADC - IOP Counselor

 Bob comes to PACE, Inc. with over sixteen years in the drug and alcohol treatment field.  Bob began his career at the Kirkwood Detox before being hired by the New Beginnings Family Center where he worked as a case manager facilitating the Intensive Outpatient Program as well as completing evaluations and individuals. The Veterans Administration Hospital in Elsmere where he worked for three years in their inpatient and then held an instrumental role in developing their outpatient program recruited Bob. Throughout his experience, Bob has developed a wealth of knowledge regarding addiction, which is an added resource to our staff. Bob was added to our full time staff to run our Partial Hospital Program after working several years as a part time clinician running various didactic groups on relapse and the medical aspects of addiction. Bob is a CADC certified counselor.

BOBBI JACOBS-HOOVER, MSCC  -  IOP Counselor

Bobbi has 12 years experience in the helping and healing field. She obtained her Masters in Community Counseling from Wilmington College and has been at PACE for one year. Her past places of employment/experience include PSI, NET and Delaware Psychiatric Center

BRIDGETTE R. SNYDER A.A.S./CAAC - IOP Counselor

Bridgette R. Snyder comes to PACE with an Associates Degree in Human Services/Drug and Alcohol Counseling and is Med certified. Bridgette brings to PACE an extended experience working with the dually diagnosed patient. Bridgette also has personal recovery experience. 

PAUL T. STAZESKY, BA   -    IOP Counselor

ELIZABETH A. JEKER, MHS  -  IOP Counselor

Beth comes to PACE, Inc. with over twenty year’s experience in the Drug & Alcohol field. She has experience working with both adolescent and adult population. Beth has a Masters in Human Services. She also has an extensive background in Adventure based counseling and ropes courses.

KAREN KEARNS, MS - IOP Counselor

Karen has a Masters in Pastoral Counseling from Neumann College.  She has worked in the addiction field for three years.  Karen began her career as a Case manager / Counselor at an Adult Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, DE.  Karen also has experience working with dual diagnosis clients.

STAN MIFFLIN  -  DUI Counselor

Stan Mifflin has a Masters in Human Service Administration and is working toward his CADC. Stan has 10 years of experience in adventure based counseling with adolescents and 2 years with the mental health/dual diagnosed population.