Kevin McLaughlin is a person in long-term recovery, celebrating 20 years. He was born in the West Michigan area, moved throughout the country, and ultimately settled in the Grant area. After years of being in the food industry, Kevin attended and graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an Associate’s Degree in the Culinary Arts in 2002. He worked at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health services for 13 years as the residential food coordinator and group facilitator for adolescence and addictions, combining his love for teaching and food service. In 2013, Kevin became the Executive Director of Recovery Allies of West Michigan, which is a Recovery Community Organization. Their mission was to educate, advocate, and celebrate all things Recovery. A recovery coach, recovery coach trainer, and owner of ART of Coaching Inc., Kevin provides trainings for peers in the workforce nationally. He and his wife currently own a food truck called Sober Eats, which once again combines Kevin’s love of food service and addiction advocacy. Kevin and Joyce have five boys, a dog, a pony, six goats, and seven chickens.