David Roger Tillis

Background

Tillis, David Roger was born on July 26, 1955 in Atlanta. Son of Ronald William and Sarah Elizabeth Tillis.

Education

Bachelor in Psychology, West Georgia College, 1983; Master of Arts in Psychology, West Georgia College, 1985.

Career

Administrative assistant, counselor, Anneewakee Psychiatric Hospital, Douglasville, Georgia, 1974-1986; director recreational therapy, Woodridge Psychiatric Hospital, Clayton, Georgia, 1986-1987; substance abuse counselor, Gwinnett Mental Health, Snellville, Georgia, 1987-1990; assistant director, human service provider, Dekalb Board Health, Decatur, Georgia, since 1990. Consultant National Certification Council Activity Professionals, Atlanta, since 1988. Outdoor educator Wilderness Education Association, Atlanta, since 1988.

Achievements

• David Roger Tillis has been listed as a noteworthy Human services provider, therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Membership chairman Peachtree Road Methodist Church, Atlanta, 1986. CPR instructor American Heart Association, Atlanta, 1983-1986. Member ACA, American Mental Health Counselors Association, Georgia Mental Health Counselors Association, Wilderness Education Association, Georgia Recreational Therapists (lic.therapeutic recreation specialist), American Canoeing Association (canoe, kayakinstr. since 1980), Georgia Canoeing Association (publicity chairman 1986-1987), AtlantaWhitewater Club, Pi Gamma Museum.

Interests

• Avocations: kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, hiking, camping.

Connections

Married Mary Nell Dopson, April 4, 1987. Children: Blake Roger, Brent William.

Father:

Ronald William Tillis

Mother:

Sarah Elizabeth Tillis

Spouse:

Mary Nell Dopson

child:

Brent William Tillis

child:

Blake Roger Tillis