Board of Directors

Derek Longmeier is the Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio. In this role, he co-chairs the Infrastructure Committee of Ohio for Responsible Gambling’s Problem Gambling Service Advisory Board. Derek has attained certification from the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant. He holds an MBA from Ohio Dominican University, a BA in Psychology from The Ohio State University, and a Certificate in Social Enterprise from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.

Currently, Derek serves as the President for the NCPG Board of Directors and holds an Affiliates Seat (2024-2027).

Christina Gray was with the Indiana Gaming Commission for 20 years, starting as an Auditor, then Lead Auditor and the last 10 years as Director of Compliance. As Director of Compliance, Christina oversaw all the slot machines and table games, promotions and tournaments approvals, the Voluntary Exclusion Program, patron complaints and disciplinary action recommendations. Christina has served as the Executive Director of the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling for the last seven years, where she is the only employee. In that role, Christina is responsible for advertising, board membership, donations, conferences, social media, advocacy, education, awareness of disordered gambling, and day to day operations.

Christina currently serves on the NCPG Board of Directors and holds an Affiliates Seat (2024 – 2027).

Wiley D. Harwell is the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming, the official affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling. As the affiliate, Wiley administers the Oklahoma Helpline, leads training for certification to become a certified gambling counselor, works with tribes to promote responsible gambling, promotes awareness for problem gambling to the public and government officials, and works in cooperation with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse as an advocate for all aspects of problem gambling issues.

Wiley has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Southern Methodist University, a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and a bachelor’s degree from Wayland Baptist University. Wiley is a licensed professional counselor, a certified employee assistance professional, and an International Certified Gambling Counselor-II, BACC and CGT.

In July 2012, Wiley was elected to serve as a board member of the National Council on Problem Gambling and was re-elected in 2015. Wiley also served as president of the NCPG Board of Directors from 2015-2017. In 2022, Wiley was re-elected during a special election and currently holds an Affiliates Seat (2022-2025).

Amanda Quintana is the Player Health Manager at the Colorado Lottery, where she serves as the subject matter expert on Responsible Gambling (RG) and leads efforts to integrate player health strategies into operations. She advises on RG policies, builds strategic partnerships, and supports state and national efforts to promote sustainable, health-centered approaches to gambling activity. Her work has helped inspire other gambling operators, vendors, and stakeholders to strengthen their own RG initiatives. Previously, Amanda was the Program Manager at the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), where she sustained and strengthened national programs, contributed to the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards, and provided leadership in responsible and problem gambling services. She also served as staff liaison to the DEI and Prevention Committees. Before joining NCPG, Amanda co-managed a regional resource center at the New York Council on Problem Gambling, establishing a network of licensed mental health professionals and ensuring individuals and families affected by problem gambling had access to treatment and recovery support. Her background in community-based addiction services continues to shape her systems-level approach to care, equity, and advocacy. Amanda has been a speaker at NCPG conferences and other national forums, sharing insights on responsible gambling, public health strategy, and cross-sector collaboration. She holds a Master’s in Population Health Management from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. A plant lover and dog mom, Amanda is passionate about advancing equity, promoting wellness, and creating population-level change that reflects the voices and needs of the communities she serves.

Since 2007, Jody Bechtold has been a leading figure in the gambling disorder treatment field, offering nearly two decades of clinical and strategic experience. She currently serves as the Board President of the International Professional Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IPGGC), a role that underscores her dedication to global standards of excellence and professional oversight. This leadership is further bolstered by her status as a practitioner holding the highest certifications globally, placing her at the forefront of expertise in treating gambling-related harms.

Throughout her career, she has masterfully navigated the industry’s shift from traditional casino gaming to the modern complexities of digital sports betting and online gambling. This extensive tenure has provided her with a unique talent for strategic adaptability and a deep mastery of evidence-based treatment modalities. Her background is defined by a sophisticated understanding of co-occurring disorders and the practical needs of the recovery community.

As a bridge-builder between clinicians, regulators, and industry stakeholders, she brings a vital global perspective to the NCPG Board. She is uniquely positioned to advance the organization’s vision through her proven track record in professional governance and her unwavering commitment to maintaining the clinical integrity of the national conversation on gambling health and recovery.

Jamie Glick is a behavioral health leader, educator, and advocate with extensive experience in problem gambling prevention, treatment, recovery support, and nonprofit leadership. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado, where he has also served in multiple leadership capacities over time. In these roles, he has led statewide initiatives focused on public awareness, treatment access, workforce development, collegiate outreach, strategic partnerships, and grant acquisition.

He is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, where he created the institution’s first Assessment and Treatment of Gambling Disorder course. This work reflects his commitment to developing the next generation of clinicians and expanding the national treatment workforce.

Mr. Glick brings more than a decade of leadership experience in behavioral health, addiction services, program development, and organizational management. His background includes direct clinical work with individuals and families impacted by addiction, as well as executive leadership in nonprofit and treatment settings. He has experience building high-impact partnerships with government agencies, universities, athletic organizations, healthcare systems, and community stakeholders.

Known for strategic thinking, innovation, and collaboration, he has successfully secured and managed grant funding, launched new initiatives, expanded service capacity, and elevated public dialogue around gambling-related harm. His combination of clinical expertise, executive leadership, teaching experience, and national advocacy perspective would bring meaningful value to the National Council on Problem Gambling Board of Directors.

Diana has been the Executive Director of the  CT Council on Problem Gambling since May 2018. She brought 25 years of leadership experience and passion in the nonprofit sector to the important work of raising awareness about problem and responsible gambling. She currently serves as an active member of the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Affiliates Committee.

Diana previously held executive-level positions with non-profits in the CT area, focusing on poverty and financial literacy. Diana is a graduate of Dartmouth College, received an MBA in Finance and Marketing from UCONN and lives in the Greater Hartford area.

Diana currently serves on the NCPG Board of Directors and holds interim appointment (2024-2025) to an Affiliates seat (2024-2027).

My degrees are in Business Management and my advanced credentials were in human resources. My position in workforce development unexpectedly led me to my true passion which is working to reduce the harm of problem gambling for people in my state and beyond. I find great satisfaction in advancing the availability of resources and services, reducing invisibility & stigma, and helping those impacted by problem gambling to find what they need to best serve them as they work on their current goals. When I’m involved in something, I jump in with both feet and work hard to complete assignments with attention to detail and quality. I follow through on tasks in a timely manner. I am known for coming to meetings fully prepared, having brainstormed and made notes about what I expect to need to know to engage effectively with the agenda. When I worked in human resources, I did a LOT of hiring. I was successful at hiring people who didn’t necessarily look like the best fit on paper, but went on to have long, successful careers with the company. Some of the people I hired in entry-level roles are now senior managers and vice presidents. I’d like to help hire the next Executive Director of NCPG. I feel that my understanding of the role and the organization and my instincts on what personal attributes make a successful candidate would be useful to the Board and NCPG at this important, pivotal time.

I am a Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and serve as the Division’s Responsible Gaming Coordinator. In this role, I focus on regulatory compliance, and lead initiatives to strengthen responsible gaming policy, and evaluate new technologies for alignment with consumer protection standards. I work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to integrate responsible gaming principles across both internet and land-based gaming. I’ve drafted best practices, contributed to the modernization of self-exclusion systems, and had the honor to serve on the New Jersey Governor’s Responsible Gaming Task Force, where I contributed to statewide policy development and strategic planning. My work is driven by a belief that regulation and public health must work hand in hand. I regularly collaborate with operators, researchers, and advocates to promote evidence-based strategies, and I speak at conferences and panels on responsible gambling, gaming law, and the broader societal impacts of gambling. I would bring to the NCPG Board a unique blend of legal expertise, regulatory experience, and public health perspective. I’m passionate about advancing NCPG’s mission through thoughtful, collaborative leadership and helping to shape national best practices that reduce harm and empower players.

Anne Rogers has worked in the Public Health and Prevention fields for over 30 years. With the last 20 focused primarily on addictions and mental health. For the past 5 years, her work has focused solely on Problem Gambling. In 2021, Rogers was hired by the Commonwealth of Virginia to build a system to help mitigate problems from gambling, especially due to the large expansion of gambling opportunities that it was embarking on.

Between 2001 and 2020, Ms. Rogers worked for the state of Maine Center for Disease Control and the Office of Substance Abuse (later known as Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, OSAMHS). She first dipped her toes into the Problem Gambling arena when she was the Data and Research Manager in 2010, helping advise the prevention unit on problem gambling prevalence data collection.

Ms. Rogers was part of the first cohort on a SAMHSA grant in 2004 called the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant. This used a new Framework to build a Statewide system to address substance use. This framework became evidence based, and this is the framework used to stand up Virginias problem gambling program.

December 2021 through June 2026, Anne served on the NAADGS board, becoming a member of the executive committee in 2023 to the present. During this time, she created the Prevention Committee, leading it for two years. This committee still runs today and is one of the largest NAADGS committees running.

Since July 2022 Ms. Rogers has served as the Chair of the Virginia Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee.

Tana Russell became Assistant Director at Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling in 2019 and Deputy Director in 2024. She holds certifications as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP), Washington State Certified Gambling Counselor II (WSCGC-II), Nationally Certified Tobacco Treatment Provider (NCTTP), Certified Gambling Disorder Trainer (CGT), and has completed specialized training and study on video/internet gaming disorder. She serves on NCPG committees, the Washington State Gambling Counselor Certification Committee, and has/does serve on several other workgroups and committees. She presents on topics related to gambling, gaming, tobacco, addictions, treatment, recovery, and responsible gaming. She has written, co-authored, and/or collaborated on the development of program curriculum for various treatment, training, and educational courses. She also provides consultation and training for gaming industry leadership, staff, commissioners, and more on responsible gaming policies and procedures. She not only believes in the power of partners coming together for a shared cause and mission but that is a strong pillar of her daily role.

“Creating change by challenging narratives.” Vena Schexnayder, Arkansas Problem Gambling Council Founder and Executive Director, has over ten years of counseling and business development experience in addiction treatment and recovery. She communicates with strategic stakeholders to create meaningful connections within various health care and governmental agencies.

Vena received her Masters of Social Work, MSW from Louisiana State University. Masters in Criminal Justice, Policy Administration from the University of Arkansas Little Rock with a graduate certification in Conflict Mediation. Vena holds her Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Counseling certification from Northern Virginia College.

Vena currently serves on the NCPG Board of Directors and holds an Affiliates Seat (2023-2026). She is also the current Chair of the NCPG Affiliates Committee.

Richard L. Taylor, Jr. is the Director of Responsible Gambling for BetMGM where he oversees the company’s responsible gambling and marketing compliance strategy, initiatives, and functions, including the GameSense program. Prior to this position, Richard worked for MGM Resorts International in a variety of roles, including Government Affairs, Responsible Gambling, and Military Affairs. Richard serves as a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Military Committee, is a member of the Nevada’s Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, and is a board member for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, he is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a proud graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

I come with 8 years of Recovery Experience from gambling related harm. While I do work in the recovery field, this career is also largely dependent on that lived experience. I serve on the board of Directors for a local Non-profit, Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery, as Board President. I am someone who believes that collaboration and freedom are the most effective tools at combating gambling harm.

Glenn Yamagata serves as Executive Director of the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling and Vice President of Problem Gambling Solutions, Inc. He is a former consultant with McKinsey & Company and has held research positions at The Brookings Institution and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. He holds an M.Phil. in Economics and an M.A. in Statistics from Yale University.