McKinzie Parker

Operations Manager

McKinzie spent much of her youth in Homer before serving four years in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. In recovery from alcoholism since 2022, she is dedicated to reducing stigma around addiction and advocating for mental health. She values connection, empathy, and creating supportive spaces for people in recovery. Outside of work, McKinzie enjoys figure skating, longboarding, spending time with her partner and family, and engaging with children in the
community.

Jaclyn Rainwater

Peer Support Manager

Jaclyn was born and raised in Alaska and is blessed to be a part of the recovery community on the Southern Kenai Peninsula. After years of struggling with addiction, the gifts of sobriety have come to fruition in her life; she is a proud wife and mother of three, works as Peer Support for Ninilchik Traditional Council and facilitates a local recovery coalition. She enjoys quality time with her family, fishing, hiking, and all that Alaska has to offer. She is grateful to see the community support behind Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection and looks forward to new ways of spreading hope of freedom from addiction.

Kyra Halpin

Peer Support Specialist

Kyra was born and raised in Homer, Alaska, and spent her summers growing up on her Dad’s seiner commercial fishing in Prince William Sound with her parents and two sisters. After struggling with addiction, she is now committed to helping others walking the same path. She is a strong believer in the strength of second chances. She is a proud dog mom of five that she loves to spoil and spend her time with. When she’s not playing and snuggling with her fur-babies, she spends her time with family.

Willy Dunne

President

After years of exploring the world as an itinerant biologist, in 1987 Willy settled down in Fritz Creek on the shores of Kachemak Bay where he found recovery and community. His support from the recovery community here allowed him to grow into a productive community member, father, grandfather, husband and employee. He is now retired and when not gardening, skiing, hiking, or otherwise enjoying the Great Outdoors, his focus is supporting our budding organization, Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection.

Shannon Honebrink

Vice President

Avid traveler and adventure seeker, Shannon first visited Alaska in 2014 and a short three months later made the move here permanently.  When not working in the virtual healthcare space, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.   She loves fishing, hunting, cooking and any way she can give back to her community. In 2015 she lost her sister to addiction and has been active in the recovery community here in Homer.   Community is such an important aspect of recovery and she is looking forward to helping create hope and opportunity for those still struggling and looking for an alternative way of life.

Dan Cope

Treasurer

Dan was raised in Homer from the age of 6 and attended Homer schools through high school graduation. After attending college out-of-state, Dan returned to Homer to work for a local general contractor on several noteworthy public buildings throughout the Southern Kenai Peninsula. After a 5-year absence from Homer to pursue graduate studies and professional experience in the Lower-48, Dan returned to Homer in 2010 to assume a management and ownership position in the construction industry at his former employer. Dan is the father of two elementary school aged daughters and is actively living a life in recovery from alcohol addiction. Dan enjoys spending time with his daughters, fly fishing, and participating in acts of service for those seeking recovery from substance abuse and addiction.

Barbara McNinch

Board Member

Barbara is a retired Occupational Therapist who currently substitute teaches in the Homer area schools. Her professional background included working closely with young children impacted by their parents’ substance abuse. Her family has also experienced unexpected loss due to fentanyl. These experiences have fueled her commitment to volunteer with KBRC. Barbara shares her skills working with KBRC to foster connection and community for people in recovery and others affected by addiction.

Barbara first arrived in Homer, Alaska, 50 years ago and continues to call it home. She understands the difficulties and wonders of living in our unique state. She likes travelling, hiking, gardening, dancing, knitting, and sewing. Barbara really enjoys drinking a good cup of tea while watching the changing moods of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains.

Judy Dean

Board Member

A lifelong sense of adventure took Judy and a friend up the Alcan at age 24. Much to her surprise she found the sense of belonging that she didn’t realize was missing. Judy recently retired from a rather diverse and rewarding 42 year nursing career. Normalizing sobriety and helping people impacted by addiction to find a sense of belonging and community is important to her. Addiction took the life of her brother and has deeply affected her and many of those she cares for. She still loves a solid adventure, as well as spending time with family, friends, and her golden retriever.

Additional Board Members Include

Jenifer Dickson
Ella Parks
Meredith Pearson
Andrew Tomey