Leadership

Integrative. Transformative. Future-Ready.

At the heart of our mission is a leadership team dedicated to vision, integrity, and innovation. Guided by a passion for growth and collaboration, they bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to empowering both our team and our community. Their leadership inspires a culture of trust, creativity, and excellence—ensuring we not only reach our goals, but also create lasting impact along the way.

Co-Owner

John Tooson IV

As one of the founders of Serenity Path, John Tooson IV brings a deep passion for creating a better tomorrow for our communities.

With a heart for service and a vision for lasting impact, John has dedicated himself to building programs and spaces where individuals can find growth, healing, and opportunity. His leadership is rooted in compassion, innovation, and a belief that every person has the potential to thrive.

Co-Owner

Roye Durden

Roye Durden, Jr. serves as a co-owner of SPIH, bringing deep experience in behavioral health, social work, and therapeutic practice. His expertise and compassionate approach support SPIH's mission to provide recovery-oriented, client-centered care.

In his capacity at SPIH, Durden guides a broader framework, ensuring that mental health and substance use interventions are evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive.

Durden holds a Bachelor's of Social Work degree from the University of Toledo. As well as a Master of Social Work degree from Eastern Michigan University. Durden is a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Durden believes that effective healing and recovery require more than symptom reduction: they require relational repair, adaptive skills, resilience, and holistic support. He encourages therapeutic alliances built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.

He also sees behavioral health work as inherently relational to broader systematic issues like housing, community support, trauma, and social determinants of health.

Within SPIH, Durden's leadership presence helps ground the organization's programs in real, person-centered care. His insight into behavioral health nuances improves how programming is designed, staffed, evaluated, and scaled.

Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Tooson

As CEO of Serenity Path, Christopher Tooson provides visionary leadership and strategic direction.

Ensuring the organization fulfills, its mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities. With a background in business development, Christopher combines professional expertise with a deep passion for service.

President

Chass Rice

With a background in business, she brings strategic insight and a passion for building meaningful connections. Ensuring that Serenity Path continues to grow while staying true to its values.

As President of Serenity Path, Chass Rice plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission and vision.

Chief Operations Officer

Yolanda Durden

Durden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Toledo.

Over the years, Durden has served in various nonprofit and community roles. She and her husband operated a small transportation business for more than over a decade, giving her hands-on experience in management, finance, and organizational oversight. Before that, she held positions in the nonprofit sector focused on drawing communities together for mutual benefit and achieving collective goals.

Her breadth of experience in nonprofit operations, small business management, community outreach, and organizational leadership informs her current role at SPIH.

Yolanda Durden is a vital member of SPIH's executive leadership, serving as Chief Operations Officer. Her operational insight, dedication to mission, and strong leadership help guide SPIH's growth while keeping us client-centered and mission-driven.

As COO, Durden oversees SPIH's daily operations, internal systems, process improvement initiatives, and coordination across departments. She ensures that program delivery, staffing, finances, and strategic initiatives remain aligned with SPIH's values and goals. She takes a hands-on role in scaling operations, enhancing organizational efficiency, and supporting sustainable growth.

Chief Financial Officer

Brittany Tooson-Stahl

With a background in accounting, she brings expertise in fiscal strategy, resource management, and long-term planning. Brittany ensures that every financial decision supports the mission and values of Serenity Path.

As Chief Financial Officer of Serenity Path, Brittany Tooson-Stahl is responsible for safeguarding the financial health and sustainability of the organization.