Steve & Dody Jenkins - Directors   Steve is a native of Florida, a Christian, father of 3, and dedicated to his family, The Extra Mile, and life in recovery. Steve works in industry in the Tupelo area.   Dody, (Vail) is a native of California, a Christian, an ICADC, (Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), certified through MAAP (Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals), an Associate Prevention Specialist, certified through the State of Mississippi Department of Mental Health, and is the Executive Director of NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) of N.E. MS, Inc., since 1995. She is dedicated to her family, the Extra Mile, and life in recovery.   The Jenkins reside on property at The Extra Mile, Men's Center in Northeast MS. Together, Steve and Dody have over 28 years in recovery and in the spirit of STEP 12 of AA / NA "Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we wanted to carry the message to others" and give back a portion of the many blessing given to us.
	MATT ADAMS, a Mississippi native, is our Men's Program Supervisor. Matt is a graduate of the Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals Counselor Training and will conduct individual counseling, group counseling, teach addiction education, anger management, relapse prevention, and will conduct drug testing . Matt is devoted to his recovery, his wife Amelia, and The Extra Mile.   Matt and Amelia live on campus at The Extra Mile.
	BEN & PAT VAIL, natives of Alabama, are our dynamic duo teaching continuing recovery education. Ben & Pat are Certified Professional Counselors with over 30 years of experience. Together, Ben & Pat have decades in recovery and bring a lifetime of wisdom and experience to our program.   Ben & Pat live in Fulton Mississippi on the Tombigbee Waterway