Carolyn Schofield
President
CDSchofield@mc708.org
Committees: Finance and Audit, Ethics and Compliance, Building and Grounds
Term: 08/15/2023 – 12/31/2028
Carolyn Schofield has over 20 years of experience on elected and appointed boards, including two terms on the McHenry County Board and one term on the Crystal Lake City Council. Carolyn has been an active member of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency Planning (CMAP) Board for over ten years, playing a role in the creation of On to 2050 and the Plan of Action for Regional Transit.
Prior to finding the career balance between public servant and motherhood, Carolyn was a Fire Protection Loss Control Engineer for highly protected risks and a Product Liability Specialist. A proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Engineering, Carolyn is currently the Legislative Director for an Illinois State Senator.
Adam Carson
Vice President
ACarson@mc708.org
Committees: Building and Grounds | Chair, By-Laws
Term: 01/01/21 – 12/31/28
Adam Carson has been in law enforcement as a police officer with the Lake in the Hills Police Department since October 2002. He was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant in 2019 and became a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Instructor in 2013. Adam is one of three DRE’s in McHenry County and is currently one of 12 senior Instructors in the State. The intense DRE program has increased Adam’s ability to determine if a person is impaired or there is a medical condition as well as the person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. He teaches officers and citizens throughout Illinois. Adam attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Criminal Justice and Sociology. He is actively involved in community safety presentations for teens, women, and seniors. Since 2016, Adam has represented the Lake in the Hills Police Department at the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition. He has first-hand experience in dealing with people with substance use and abuse problems and mental health and wants to ensure services are available for any resident of McHenry County.
Amy Rath
Secretary
ARath@mc708.org
Committees: Ethics and Compliance | Chair, By-Laws
Term: 01/01/23 – 12/31/26
Amy Rath and her family have resided in Crystal Lake since 2020. She and her husband are proud parents of three daughters, and previously served as a foster family for nearly 8 years. As a parent, Amy understands first-hand the need for appropriate mental health resources to support our youth. Additionally, as a child, Amy witnessed the impact addiction can have on a family, including leading to generational trauma and ongoing struggles with mental wellness. Amy’s service on the Mental Health Board stems from a passion to help the community understand how to locate available resources, and to ensure McHenry County residents have access to life-changing care.
Christina Bruhn
Member
CBruhn@mc708.org
Committees: Finance and Audit, Building and Grounds
Term: 01/01/23 – 12/31/26
Christina Bruhn is employed as an Associate Professor at Aurora University’s George Williams School of Social Work. She holds PhD and MSW degrees in Social Work as well as a certificate in Educational Research Methodology from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Chris’s social services work includes 15 years’ experience in service of individuals with intellectual disabilities and / or chronic mental illness. In addition, Chris has worked for 25 years as a social service program evaluator, both as a Research Specialist with the Children and Family Research Center and as a private consultant. Chris’s areas of focus with regard to program evaluation include child welfare, K-12 education, higher education, and law enforcement. Chris serves on the Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership. Her interest in contributing to the work of the Mental Health Board stems from a desire to ensure that services are delivered an in effective and efficient manner and that local service gaps are addressed.
Linda Hoch
Member
LHoch@mc708.org
Committees: Ethics and Compliance, By-Laws
Term: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2028
Linda Hoch is a retired registered nurse with 40 years of experience that included general nursing, critical care, emergency room, flight nursing, management and outpatient rehabilitation. She has her BSN and maintained multiple certifications while working. In these roles, she provided direct care to people under extreme stress, those struggling with mental health issues, problems with substance abuse/addiction, and those with physical and developmental disabilities. Linda also provided education to fellow professionals and in the community. She applied to serve on the Mental Health Board because of her desire for people to obtain optimal health and thrive and because she wants McHenry County to continue to effectively meet the needs of our residents with compassion and excellence.
DeAnna Kell
Board Member
DKell@mc708.org
Committees: TBD
Term: 12/31/2026 – 12/31/2029
Thomas Langhenry
Board Member
TLanghenry@mc708.org
Committees: TBD
Term: 12/31/2026 – 12/31/2029
Tom Langhenry is a dedicated public servant with more than 27 years of experience in law enforcement, and a lifelong commitment to public safety and mental health advocacy. Tom brings frontline experience working with individuals in crisis and an understanding of the systems needed for effective support. During a career with the Hanover Park Police Department, Tom specialized in crisis intervention and served in a Juvenile Officer assignment, working with youth, families, and vulnerable populations. He responded to countless calls involving individuals experiencing mental health emergencies and substance use disorder, focusing on de-escalation, compassion and guiding those in crisis toward safe and successful outcomes. A core emphasis of this work was connecting individuals to appropriate long-term treatment beyond immediate law enforcement response. Prior to a career in law enforcement, Tom Honorably served in the United States Marine Corps and is a Loras College graduate with a degree in accounting. As a Mental Health Board appointee Tom is dedicated to strengthening partnerships, improving crisis response systems, and ensuring individuals are met with effective intervention leading to lasting recovery.
John Reinert
County Board Liaison
JReinert@mc708.org
Committees: Ethics and Compliance, By-Laws
Term: 01/01/2025 – 01/12/2026
James Swarthout
Board Member
JSwarthout@mc708.org
Committees: TBD
Term: 10/31/2025 – 12/31/2026
Fr. Jim Swarthout brings over 35 years of leadership and clinical experience in mental health, addiction counseling, and community trauma response. He holds master’s degrees in Divinity and Social Work and is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Nationally Certified Intervention Professional. His work includes trauma, grief, and loss support for first responders and communities impacted by violence.
He is a recent appointee to currently serves as a retired consultant to hospitals and treatment centers across the Chicago metropolitan area.
Previously, Fr. Jim served on the Ascension Hospital Association Administrative Team, collaborating with hospital leadership on strategic planning, fiscal oversight, behavioral health growth, government relations, and community development.