Board of Directors
The board of directors at LLRC provide a wide range of knowledge about recovery throughout New England. Each board member brings unique skills to the table to help provide the LLRC staff with the right tools they need to help the River Valley community.
Dr. Lonnie Labonte
President/Co-founder
lonnie.labonte@llrecoverycenter.com
Lonnie founded LLRC in the summer of 2019 after realizing a need in his community. Lonnie decided the gap between individuals and recovery resources was too great. The River Valley desperately needed a way to connect the people in need with the resource that was right for them. Lonnie has worked hard to provide staff with the tools and resources they need to help their community.
Ellen Thorne
Secretary
ellenmthorne@gmail.com
Ellen Thorne was born and raised in the River Valley Community. After completing her Master's in Public Health she hoped to utilize her knowledge to improve the health and wellbeing of her hometown community, and is passionate about supporting the recovery community. Ellen currently works as a Project Manager for MaineHealth and enjoys yoga, reading, and spending time outdoors with her two daughters
Glenn Gordon
glenn.gordon@ocmhs.org
Glenn is a community-focused individual who has made significant contributions to the region. He established "Good Karma Health Food Café," with the aim of supporting the community through healthy eating. Glenn learned that the River Valley community is strong with people helping people. In 2020, he joined the board of the non-profit organization, Larry Labonte Recovery Center, further demonstrating his commitment to community-based initiatives. Currently, Glenn serves as the OPTIONS Liaison for Oxford County via Oxford County Mental Health (OCMH), where he plays a vital role in supporting the recovery movement in the River Valley area. Glenn's tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to community service have made him a valuable asset to the region.
Glenn lives in Mexico with his wife, Sandee, and their cat, Miss Kitty. He has 2 adult daughters, Victoria and Morgan, whom he adores. He loves trail running, mountain biking, swimming, hiking, and reading. He is active in the recovery community carrying the message that recovery is possible.
Jenifer Madore
Jenifer.Madore@cmhc.org
Jenifer Madore was born and raised in Lincoln, Maine, and has lived in Turner for most of her adult life.
She has worked in various healthcare roles, including as a Nurse Practitioner, nursing leader, educator, and in critical care positions. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services at Rumford Community Hospital, a role she has held for the past year. Jenifer is deeply passionate about nursing practice and its power to influence the community.
Her professional vision statement is "to provide leadership to nurses that develops and nurtures each nurse in the ethics of care, care that is characterized by attentiveness, responsibility, and competence."
Jenifer is happy to be a part of the LLRC board and contribute to the important services it provides.