Jon Dower was born and raised in Morgantown, WV, and completed a Master's in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University. Mr. Dower holds several addiction-related certifications, including advanced alcohol and drug counselor, clinical supervisor, substance abuse professional, and intervention professional. Additionally, he is a nationally certified counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor. Jon is the Executive Director for WVSL Solutions, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that provides recovery housing across West Virginia, peer recovery support services, supportive employment, and clinical services as a licensed behavioral health organization. Mr. Dower is an adjunct professor at WVU teaching in the College of Applied Human Sciences, emphasizing addiction-related studies. He serves on several SUD-related boards of directors, including the Governor's Task Force on Substance Misuse and Prevention, as the Chair of the Recovery Subcommittee, as the President of the West Virginia Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (WVAAP), and as the Vice-President for the WV Alliance of Recovery Residents (WVARR). Jon is a person in long-term recovery.