Bruce Perrone, Chair

Bruce is a retired attorney for Legal Aid of West Virginia. He has been an advocate for people with disabilities. Bruce also served on the WV Supreme Court of Appeals ADA Committee and has written articles which benefit people with disabilities when doing self-advocacy.

Michael Casey, Vice Chair

Jeffrey Rodgers, Treasurer

Jeff holds a Bachelor's in Education and a Master's in Special Education. He taught Special Education for three years and worked as a skills trainer for 20 years. Jeff is currently retired. Jeff enjoys playing piano, reading history books, and solving crosswords. He's been on the ACIL Board since 2017, dedicated to helping people with disabilities.

Vanessa VanGilder, Secretary

Vanessa is a retired program coordinator with extensive experience. She's been a patient navigator, involved with WV Olmstead, and served as director of the Fair Shake Network. Currently vice-chair of the WV Behavioral Health Planning Council, she's also trained in emergency preparedness. Vanessa holds a bachelor's from WVU Tech and a Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University.

Teresa Morris, Board Member

Teresa Morris, a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with 20+ years of experience, graduated from Marshall University in 1995. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed by the WV Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. Currently, she serves as Program Director for the WV Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, focusing on education, support groups, and care consultations. Her passion lies in educating caregivers and supporting families through their journey with dementia.

Terra Muncy, Board Member

Terra L Muncy was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of two and a half years. She has been a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities. She firmly believes that people with disabilities have the right to equal access and equal treatment in every stage of life. In addition to serving as a board member for the Centers of Independent Living she is also on the board of West Virginia Age and Disabled Waiver Council and is affiliated with the West Virginia Take Me Home program. She has a Master's degree in Communication with a minor in History. 

Janet Zerbe, Board Member

Janet has worked for the WV Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification and has monitored and inspected long term care facilities and hospitals. Janet has also worked for many years with DHHR Division of Rehabilitation Services. She is familiar with the array of services that are available to people with many different types of disabilities.

Angela Morales, Board Member