Meet Our Team
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
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Joey Banish
Founder, Co-owner, Project Manager, Director.
Hi, my name is Joey Bannish, and I'm the proud founder of Destination Hope and Recovery.
Having spent most of my life in Pacific and Grays Harbor Counties, I've always considered this beautiful corner of the Northwest as my true home. Though my past may not be perfect, with 7 years of sobriety under my belt, I am enthusiastically embracing a brighter future.
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As I reflect on my own journey, which includes over two decades of substance abuse and various challenges, I recognize that every step I've taken has led me to where I am today. My experiences have fueled my passion for helping others on their paths to recovery.
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At Destination Hope and Recovery, my hope is that everyone who walks through our doors will experience their own progress. Whether it's small steps for some or larger strides for others, the key is to keep moving forward and working towards the goals we set for ourselves. I understand that everyone's story is unique, and I am committed to helping those in need to write a better future for themselves.
Robin Cozad
Co-Owner, Quality and Assurance Manager, Director.
Hello, I'm Robin Cozad, and as a proud co-owner of Destination Hope and Recovery, I've been fortunate enough to witness the remarkable growth and impact of our organization. When I initially collaborated with Joey in founding Destination Hope and Recovery, I had no idea just how much we would achieve in such a short time. As our organization expanded and diversified, I eagerly returned to contribute to the development of innovative and exciting programs.
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With a strong passion for identifying areas of improvement and cultivating them into more effective systems, I am dedicated to creating meaningful and lasting change. My goal is to harness my skills and expertise to enhance the lives of those most in need. Through my work at Destination Hope and Recovery, I am committed to fostering an environment that promotes healing, resilience, and growth for all.
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Understanding the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique needs and experiences of individuals and communities, I strive to create a supportive and empowering atmosphere. By focusing on fostering resilience and growth, I aim to help those we serve overcome their challenges and achieve their full potential.
Hello, my name is Annie Montgomery, and I am honored to serve as the Director of Peer Development at Destination Hope and Recovery also supervising our RNP programs covering Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. With a background shaped by personal experiences overcoming poverty, addiction, and mental health challenges, I bring deep empathy and authenticity to my work. Years of community involvement have strengthened my commitment to supporting those navigating similar paths.
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My passion lies in Harm Reduction and advocating for compassionate services that ease suffering and promote long-term wellness. I view the individuals I serve as extended family and believe every person deserves dignity and individualized care. I’m proud to support and uplift our incredible peer teams as they provide life-saving support across our communities. At DHR, we walk alongside each person on their unique journey—and I’m grateful to be part of that mission.
Annie Montgomery , Director of Peer Development
Administration and Clinical
Hello, my name is Cindy Buchanan, and I am the Lead Case Manager for Grays Harbor and Pacific counties.
With over 20 years of lived experience and nine years in recovery, I bring a deeply personal and compassionate approach to my work. Originally from Pacific County and now rooted in Longview, I’ve turned my journey into a powerful source of advocacy, support, and connection for others walking similar paths.
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I am passionate about walking beside individuals as they navigate recovery, healing, and self-discovery. My mission is to give back the hope, dignity, and encouragement that was once so generously given to me. I believe everyone has the ability to thrive and uncover the bright, shining star within themselves—and I’m honored to help them find it.
Cindy Buchanan, Lead Case Manager
Recovery Navigator Program
Grays Harbor County
My name is Brandon Figg, and I serve as an Outreach and Referral Coordinator at Destination Hope and Recovery. A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, from Grays Harbor to Cowlitz County, I bring a unique perspective to my role, shaped by approximately 30 years of personal experience with addiction and criminal behaviors. Now, with about 16 months of recovery under my belt, I actively work a program of action to sustain this newfound path.
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My journey has taught me that recovery is attainable for anyone, no matter their past. What I once viewed as my greatest downfalls – my history with addiction and criminality – have transformed into my most significant assets. Sharing my story, I aim to instill hope in others who find themselves in similar situations I once faced. My message is simple yet powerful: recovery is possible. If someone like me can turn their life around, so can others. My role at DHR isn't just a job; it's a testament to the fact that we do recover, and I am living proof of that possibility.
Brandon Figg, Outreach and Referral Coordinator.
Recovery Navigator Program
Lewis County
Hello, my name is Steven Weathers, and I serve as the Supervisor for the Recovery Navigator Program in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties.
I bring over two decades of lived experience to this role, rooted in my own journey through recovery. After struggling to navigate broken systems in my early healing, I felt a strong calling to give back—offering others the same hope and direction I once needed.
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I believe people don’t need handouts—they need a hand up. I’m passionate about witnessing the moment someone realizes change is possible and begins to believe in themselves again. Currently, I’m pursuing my Associate’s degree in Substance Use Disorder counseling to deepen my ability to serve. For me, this work is more than a job—it’s a calling to walk alongside others, build connection, and inspire lasting change.
Steven Weathers, Program Supervisor
Recovery Navigator Program
Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties
Hello, my name is Felicia Steele, and I am an FCS Supervisor at Destination Hope and Recovery.
If there’s one word that defines my journey, it’s resilience. I’ve overcome addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and abuse—reclaiming my life through recovery, education, and motherhood. While in drug court, I regained custody of my children, earned straight A’s, and served as President of Hope Squad, all while actively supporting mothers, the homeless, and others in recovery.
I now hold degrees in both Chemical Dependency (AAS) and Human Services and remain deeply involved in the recovery community. Today, I’m a wife, a college graduate, and an advocate for those still finding their way. My mission is to inspire hope by sharing my story and reminding others that with compassion, effort, and belief, a better future is always possible.
Felicia Neito Program Supervisor
FCS Housing and Employment
Grays Harbor and Pacific
FCS Housing
Employment and Glidepath
Lewis County
My name is Lili Thompson-Holster, and I serve as a Program Supervisor at Destination Hope and Recovery (DHR). My role here is deeply rooted in a personal mission to share hope and support with peers in our community, drawing from my own lived experiences. My journey through over 25 years of active addiction and mental health challenges has been transformative. For the longest time, I believed that being an addict was my only identity, as it led me down paths of imprisonment and profound loneliness.
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Today, as a graduate of Family Recovery Court, I have turned a new page. I am now the mother and wife my family deserves, continuously growing into the best version of myself. At DHR, I am grateful to share hope and guidance from my lived experiences, offering a helping hand to those in need of a glimpse of hope in their journey.
Lili Thompson-Holster, Program Supervisor
Hi, my name is Gerith Crow, and I serve as the Program Supervisor for FCS at Destination Hope and Recovery. As a nine-time convicted felon with a history of substance use disorder, finding employment and hope seemed impossible. My past struggles resurfaced, leaving me emotionally and spiritually overwhelmed. At my lowest, I met a Certified Peer Counselor whose story gave me hope and connection.
Embracing this, I found meaning in my struggles and began viewing my past as a tool to make a positive impact.
I was given an opportunity at DHR, allowing me to support my community and provide for my family. As an FCS Case Manager, I aim to help others overcome similar challenges, connecting them to the resources that helped me. My ultimate goal is to make the world a better place.
Gerith Crow, Program Supervisor