Our Board of Directors
RecoVET’s Board of Directors is composed of dedicated leaders who bring diverse experience, insight, and passion to our mission. Together, they provide strategic guidance, strong governance, and unwavering support to ensure that our organization continues to serve veterans and their families with excellence. Their collective expertise helps shape programs that empower recovery, resilience, and long-term success for those who have served our country.
Frank Robinson,
President
Frank Robinson is the CEO of Robinson Construction Company. Frank inherited his passion for construction from his father, Ed, and began working as a plumber in high school. He has led the company since 1973 with a two-pronged management approach shaped by his bachelor's degree in sociology and psychology from Southeast Missouri State University and U.S. Army Officers School - nurtures and inspires employees to their maximum potential; plans meticulously with ample contingencies. This approach has engendered loyalty in employees and clients alike.
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Always eager to master new challenges, Frank expanded our capabilities into utility, municipal, and heavy industrial manufacturing markets; in-house fabrication; and complete design-build services. He remains personally involved in projects with difficult technical requirements such as deep excavations, marine work, and unusual soil conditions.
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Frank is a pillar in the community, utilizing his knowledge, resources, and leadership skills to help foster growth in the communities in which his team members live and work. In addition to the many civic organizations that Frank supports regularly, he also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Bank of Missouri (1995-present), is an advisory director for Missouri's National Veterans Memorial (2017-present), and is a member of the Perry County Economic Development Authority (1985-present) and Perry County Community Foundation (2013-present). Frank was named Perry County Community Foundation Humanitarian of the Year in 2015.
Percy Menzies,
Vice President
Percy Menzies is the president of Assisted Recovery Centers of America, LLC, a center for the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction based in St. Louis, Missouri which was established in 2001. He worked for over 18 years for DuPont Pharmaceuticals, the company that developed naloxone (Narcan) and naltrexone. His responsibilities involved training physicians and other healthcare professionals on using these breakthrough non-opioid medications. As associate product director for naltrexone, Percy was involved in developing treatment protocols and policies to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders and bring treatment into the mainstream of medicine. He has worked closely with drug courts and provided training on the use of anti-craving medications for addiction to reduce recidivism within the criminal justice system. He has conducted workshops for a wide range of audiences both in the US and overseas on evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders. He has been invited to serve on expert committees to develop guidelines for the treatment of addictive disorders and alcoholism. Percy served two terms on the Missouri State Advisory Council for the Division of Behavioral Health.
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Percy’s ongoing interest is developing prevention programs to protect patients from relapsing to alcohol and opioid use. Relapse is a major contributor to the increasing overdose deaths due to the widespread supply of drugs like fentanyl and increased abuse of alcohol-related to the isolation due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The prevention programs involve increasing access to medications like naloxone and naltrexone through community pharmacies to avoid harm from the effects of increasingly potent opioids. His particular focus on long-term recovery is providing safe housing and job training.
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Percy holds a master’s degree in pharmacy and emigrated to the United States in 1977 from India.
Shaun Copeland
Board Member
Shaun serves on the Board of RecoVET, bringing both lived experience and professional leadership to the organization’s mission. After struggling with substance use in his earlier years, Shaun committed to recovery and has maintained his sobriety for years. His journey reflects resilience, accountability, and a deep dedication to personal growth.
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In recovery, Shaun intentionally rebuilt his life—participating in group therapy, strengthening his mental health, and developing facilitative skills that continue to support his long-term wellness. He redirected his time and energy into meaningful service, discovering purpose through volunteerism and mentorship. By walking alongside others seeking sobriety, he offers hope grounded in real-life experience.
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Professionally, Shaun has served in leadership roles within the nonprofit sector, managing teams focused on supporting marginalized and underserved populations. He believes in leading by example and placing service above self, principles that guide both his recovery and his board service.
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Shaun’s commitment to sobriety, family, and community impact makes him a valued leader and an inspiring advocate for sustainable recovery.
William Schmidt,
Board Member
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