Board of Directors
The Alano Club Board of Directors consists of up to 8 people. Two-thirds being “Member Directors” and one third being Community/Member Directors.” Board meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month.
President
Steve Goralski
Vice President
Randy Ward
Recording Secretary
Angela Lind
Treasurer
Dennis Douville
Facilities
Jimmy Shupe
Director
Carol Bond
Director
Betty Sullivan
Executive Director
Ellen Radek
Steve Goralski
Steve has lived in Santa Barbara for 47 years. He has been sober since 4/7/1999. Steve graduated the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission in 2000. He’s worked in treatment for many years. He is the Director of Stalwart Clean & Sober Inc. A non profit 503 C transitional living facilities for men and women seeking permanent recovery. Committee chair positions are held by board members. Committees can consist of club members and community supporters. The committees are the action groups that oversee and implement the approved direction from the board to achieve strategic goals and objectives of the Alano Club.
Angela Lind
Angela Lind grew up in Santa Barbara and has been an active member of the recovery
community for the past seven years. She dedicated 30 years of her career to Cottage
Hospital, where she built a reputation for reliability, compassion, and service. Angela is
deeply involved in Hospitals & Institutions and currently serves as Secretary for the
monthly H&I Committee, a role that reflects her commitment to supporting individuals in
recovery and strengthening the network of service that sustains them.
A devoted mother and grandmother of five, Angela finds her greatest joy in her family
and cherishes every moment spent with her grandchildren. Her passion for helping
others, combined with her long-standing ties to Santa Barbara and her unwavering
dedication to service, make her an invaluable addition to the Alano Club Board. The
Club is truly grateful to have her leadership, heart, and experience guiding our mission.
Dennis Douville
Is an Army veteran serving honorably for 14 years both active and as a reservist working up the ranks, starting as an enlisted private to the rank of a Commissioned Army Officer, Captain.
Dennis earned a B.A. from UCSB, an Accounting Certification from UCSB Extension and an MBA from the Texas A&M. He has recently retired from Yardi Systems, Inc. where he worked for 20 Years supporting various Accounting Software applications for hundreds of Property and Asset Management clients in both the U.S. and Canada. Prior to that, he worked as an Accountant for the City of Santa Barbara.
Randy Ward
Randy Ward moved to the Santa Barbara area in the 1980’s were I ran a holistic business for 20 plus years. Then he went to work for the City of Santa Barbara and recently retired from the city as a public works inspector. Throughout my time in Santa Barbara I have been involved with the AA community. He has served as Board President at AA Central office here in Santa Barbara. For the past 8 years he Randy and his sponsor have facilitated an on going book covering the 12 step program. Randy is proud to serve on the Alano Club Board of Directors as Facilities Coordinator.
Jimmy Shupe
Jimmy has been in recovery and sober for over 20 years. He is passionate about helping others struggling with addiction and is an active member of the recovery community. He volunteers his time with local charities and organizations that support people in recovery and Jimmy is always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
He is the President of Shupe Construction Inc. a general contracting company based in Santa Barbara. His experience in the construction industry makes him a valuable resource to the board. As a Board Director, Jimmy is currently assisting with facilities projects.
Carol Bond
Carol moved to the Santa Barbara Area in the early 1970’s from her home in Nova Scotia, Canada. Carol has attended AA meetings at the Alano Club since the early 1990’s. She grew very fond of the Alano Club since those early days. Carol has had permanent sobriety since 2017. She is employed at Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. She has been employed in this profession for about 45 years. Carol is very involved in General Service work in AA. She has been our District Committee Member ( DCM) for our District 23 since 2025. Carol is acting as co-chair for our SB AA Convention for 2026 and Chair for 2027. Carol is also Secretary for the Sundowners on Saturday evening. It is an honor and a privilege to serve on the Board of the Alano Club.
Betty Sullivan
Ellen Radek
Ellen has been involved with the Alano Club of Santa Barbara for the past nine years,
beginning her service as a dedicated volunteer. Her commitment and reliability quickly
made her an essential part of the community, leading to her election to the Board of
Directors in 2018. During her tenure, she served as both Board Secretary and Board
President, helping guide the Club through important periods of growth and transition.
Today, Ellen serves as the Executive Director of the Alano Club, where her leadership,
organizational skill, and deep understanding of the recovery community have been
invaluable to the Club’s continued success. She oversees daily operations, supports
more than 33 weekly meetings, and ensures that the Club remains a safe, welcoming,
and sober environment for all who walk through its doors. Her steady presence and
thoughtful stewardship have strengthened the Club’s role as a vital resource in Santa
Barbara.
Ellen is also deeply connected to the broader recovery network, particularly through her
work with women’s sober living homes in Santa Barbara. She collaborates closely with
these programs to help ensure that women in recovery have access to safe, healthy,
and supportive environments. Her dedication to service, combined with her compassion
and professionalism, continues to uplift individuals and families seeking a new way of
life.
These people, in addition to their regular jobs, work many more hours to ensure the Alano Club is there for the recovery community of Santa Barbara.