David Brian began his career in the behavioral support field this year, motivated by a desire to serve people and children. He started his paraprofessional work with Home Base Inc. in December 2025. He was born in Medford, Oregon and moved to West Virginia after he graduated from college with a BA in Ministry and a minor in Counseling. David has been fortunate enough to interact with and counsel many teens and children through several different career experiences, whether it be as a camp counselor or schoolteacher. He wishes to continue to expand his learning in the field of counseling and is reviewing various options for graduate work. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, watching movies, and listening to music.

Sam is a Beckley, WV native joining Home Base Inc. as a paraprofessional. They recently graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a minor in Japanese cultural studies. They plan on returning to school in the future to pursue their Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, with hopes to use this degree to aid their passion for outreach and advocacy. In their free time, Sam enjoys watching movies and anime, reading, and playing with their dog, Oliver. They hope one day to travel and visit unique, exciting places all over the world, and to learn about as many cultures and traditions as possible.

Mitchel Sheik has been in the behavioral support field for 2 years where he discovered his passion for helping people and kids, especially those with special needs.  He has been a paraprofessional with Home Base Inc. since August 2024. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and moved to WV in elementary school, where he later graduated from Shady Spring High School and Career and technology center (ACT). Mitchel has extensive world travel under his belt including Rome, Poland,  Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and India. He stays abreast of current best practices by continuing his educational courses. In his spare time Mitchel  enjoys community and nature activities along with interactive technology and is reviewing his options for higher education.

Born and raised outside of Pittsburgh, PA, with a passion for history, Nikolas' passion led him to graduate with a teaching degree from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.  He got his teaching start working with juveniles from inner city Philadelphia, who were one step away from being incarcerated.  On top of teaching Social Studies, he also helped teach usable skills.  From there he taught in Northern Virginia before moving to Beckley to teach and coach.  After earning his Masters Degree, he worked with alternative and home bound students in a virtual environment in Raleigh County.  He has enjoyed helping students achieve their potential in the classroom and on the soccer field and tennis court.  He believes that everyone has the potential to do great things with the skills they have, no matter the situation.

Shandy Keaton has been with Home Base since September 2018. He has a graduate degree from Liberty University in Crisis & Trauma Counseling and an undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering from Bluefield State University. He works in the Kanawha Valley and Southern Region from the Parenting and Behavior Support Center in Beckley, WV. Shandy decided to leave the mining industry in 2016 when it began facing political hardships. One incident that convinced him to make this decision was the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster in 2010. Shandy became the foreman for the crew that was starting to enter when an explosion tragically killed 29 of the 31 miners. During this time, he states, "We did more counseling for each other than running coal.”

Bailey Coatoam is from Cleveland, Ohio and is a graduate of Magnificat high school. After high school, Bailey continued her academic journey and graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology in 2020. In 2021, Bailey started working as a Case Manager. Bailey has served both children and adults dealing with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse as a Case Manager. Bailey is greatly looking forward to building her skills with Home Base Inc as a Wraparound Facilitator. Outside of work, Bailey is outdoorsy and enjoys appreciating West Virginia’s many parks and hiking trails. Bailey also enjoys painting and spending time with her pets.

Hailing from Charlotte, NC, where he found a passion for helping underprivileged people and people with disabilities while volunteering for organizations that trained service animals, William arrived in West Virginia with the simple goal of continuing to do good work in behavioral health. William graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with his Bachelor of Science in Psychology. During his tenure at Charlotte, William conducted honors-level research on the relationship between health, especially sleep patterns, and academic motivation. Between the academic literature, some of his findings, and personal realizations, William had an epiphany: mental health, physical health, and emotional well-being are inextricably intertwined. Thus, William saw mental and behavioral health as a crucial part of the whole and wanted to start proactively improving this integral aspect of life in others. William switched his focus from the research space and, before starting at HomeBase Inc., spent much of his time after graduation working in the Emergency Department of a behavioral health hospital, helping people through acute mental health crises. William plans to get his Master’s in Counseling Psychology and Licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in order to continue to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of other people. Further down the road, William hopes to earn his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. With these tools, he hopes to provide exceptional care while educating the next generations on effective counseling.

James "Patrick" Calvert received his Bachelor of the Arts in Communications and Philosophy from Villanova University and his MA in Counseling and Development from Lamar University. In 2004, Patrick started working with children and adults with developmental disabilities before embarking on a teaching career with at-risk youth, ultimately developing his own middle-school program serving youth in Greenbrier County. In addition to his classroom teaching, Patrick has devoted himself to teaching in-home music lessons and spends his free summer time teaching outdoors skills and primitive skills to children and adults in Greenbrier and Pocahontas County. Patrick also volunteers for Communities in Schools and for the Special Olympics. During his free time, he spends his days fishing, hunting, hiking and embracing the great outdoors, and he spends his evenings performing in bands in the Greenbrier Valley. Patrick has a deep passion for community and is thrilled to serve children, families and communities with Home Base Inc.

Katy Yost received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC in 2019. Katy began working with the Children’s Home Society at the Southern West Virginia Exceptional Youth Emergency Shelter (SWV EYES) in 2021. Katy began her career as a Youth Care Worker at SWV EYES, and then as a Social Worker in 2022 at the shelter. In this position, Katy gained experience working with youth ages 4-17 and specialized in working with those with special needs. In May 2024, Katy began her current position at Home Base Inc. as a Wraparound Facilitator. When she is not working, Katy loves to spend time outdoors with family and friends. Katy enjoys kayaking, fishing, hiking, painting and making crafts, doing projects at home, and helping others. Katy is passionate about our local wildlife and enjoys working with and helping children and young adults in the community.

Jamie Gunnoe joined Home Base Inc. in April 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Marshall University. A native of West Virginia, Jamie is a prior service member of the Army National Guard and has dedicated the past ten years to working in various counties throughout the state. She firmly believes that every child is one caring adult away from realizing their full potential. Currently, Jamie is pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from West Virginia University to enhance her expertise in case management and to better support the families she serves. In her leisure time, Jamie enjoys kayaking and hiking with her partner of four years.

Jordyn Duncan joined Home Base Inc. in February 2025. A graduate of Bluefield State University, Jordyn has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice -Forensic Behavioral Analysis. During her time at Bluefield State, Jordyn played Volleyball for the Big Blue. A native of Illinois, Jordyn fell in love with West Virginia on her first college visit which led her to stay in the area post graduation. Having worked with youth at various campus and community events, she looks forward to serving children and families in West Virginia for many years to come.

Sara recently graduated with her master’s degree in education in counseling. She also has her bachelor’s and associate's degrees in psychology. While she has been in the counseling field for six years, she began her career with Home Base Inc. in February 2025. Sara entered the psychology field after receiving the news of her daughter’s autism diagnosis, which made her strive for knowledge about the psychology field. Before Home Base, Sara worked as an intake clinician, home clinician, and registered behavioral technician.

LaAmya Manley has been with Home Base since November 2023. She is a wife, mother, sister, and fierce advocate for WV Children. Despite being a Michigan native, West Virginia is her home and where she has practiced social work for the last five years. LaAmya is a 2019 graduate from West Virginia State University with a BSW and a 2023 graduate from Concord University with an MSW. She also holds a WV State Social Work License (LSW). Before coming to Home Base, LaAmya supervised an emergency children’s shelter specializing in special needs care. LaAmya likes to get creative and is fueled by chaos and hard-earned breakthroughs. From young children and teenagers to adults, no one can scare her off as she has worked with them all.