PPW Team Members

Chudley Werch, PhD, CEO

Dr. Chudley Werch was raised in rural Wisconsin where he witnessed alcohol and drug misuse throughout his formative years.  He received his PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983 and began his career in addictions prevention, education, research and training.  He has held several tenured academic positions and retired to found Prevention Plus Wellness, LLC where he serves as CEO.  Dr. Werch created four nationally recognized evidence-based substance use programs and a wide range of evidence-informed prevention programs that promote protective wellness lifestyles.  He lives in St. Augustine, Florida with Lauren, his wife of 37 years, and has three adult children.

Lauren Werch, M.Ed., Finance

Jason Werch, MS, Operations

Brittany Werch, PhD, Research

Daniel Werch, BAS, IT/Videography