Gary began volunteering in human services in 1975 and then worked in multiple settings providing mental health and substance use services. With years of experience, Gary prides himself as one of two founding members of McCullough, Vargas and Associates.  He founded MVA in 1990 with his good friend, Roy Vargas. As he enters the latter years of his career and approaches retirement, he enjoys spending more time with family and  hobbies such as hunting and fishing.

Elisia has worked for McCullough, Vargas and Associates since 1998, in various capacities.  She is a vital component to the team, managing financial aspects for all programs and services. Her quality-improvement and fiscal oversight help the team stay organized.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and listening to podcasts.

Kelly began working for McCullough, Vargas and Associates in 2011. Her grant writing skills have been essential in expanding residential and transitional housing programs. Kelly also enjoys organizing recovery events in the community, like the Hope House Annual Hog Roast. 

Melissa has been working in the mental health and substance use field since 2005, even though she began volunteering in the 1990s.  She is passionate about working with individuals who struggle with co-occurring disorders. She incorporates a variety of therapeutic models, including DBT-informed interventions, in her practice.  She completed her Master's degree from Eastern Michigan University. Melissa has a reputation of thinking outside the box, which is an asset to her team and in clinical practice.  In her free time Melissa enjoys games, craft projects, outdoor adventures, gardening, and spending time with family.