The Staff and Board of BAIN inc

Our Team

As a Center for Independent Living, BAIN INC champions independent living for everyone in our area. We’re made up of a diverse group, including people with disabilities, parents of disabled individuals, and leaders from advocacy groups and both public and private service agencies.

Stancil Tootle

Executive Director


Cynthia Green

Program Manager

Nickie Hines

Specialist/Community Action

Tomonia Green

IL Specialist/Home Modification Coordinator

Linnie Tyler

IL Specialist/ Youth Transition Coordinator

Kent Bush

IL Specialist / ADA Assessor

OUr BOARD

The Board of Directors for BAIN Inc.’s Center For Independent Living plays a crucial role in the organization’s success. This dedicated group provides essential guidance and oversight, ensuring that the Center adheres to its mission of promoting independent living for individuals with disabilities. Their responsibilities include strategic planning, financial stewardship, and ensuring the Center remains consumer-controlled, with a majority of board members being people with significant disabilities themselves. This governance structure is vital for upholding the independent living philosophy, which prioritizes self-determination, peer support, and advocacy to empower individuals with disabilities within their communities.

Ricky Coachman

Board Chair

Ronnie Sheppard

Board Member

Mike Lane

Board Secretary

Terrell Brown

Board Member

Dr. Crycynthia F. Gardner

Board Member

Sylvia Washington

Board Member

Albert Williams

Board Member

Reggie Smith

Board Member