Accanto Health, based in St. Paul, Minnesota with more than 20 sites across the US, is a national healthcare company specializing in eating disorders and related disorders and includes leading eating disorder treatment brands, The Emily Program and an outpatient group practice brand, Gather Behavioral Health. Recognizing that one size does not fit all, Accanto Health programs provide exceptional, individualized care for children, adolescents, and adults with all kinds of eating disorders and other behavioral health conditions in a gender-diverse and inclusive environment. Services incorporate an array of individual, group, and family therapy, nutrition, psychiatry, medical care, yoga, education, and support services. Accanto means “beside”, and we live this by supporting clients and families throughout their recovery journey, offering services across the full continuum of care, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient. As Accanto CEO, I am humbled to lead our incredible teams in the journey beside those we serve.

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a leading provider of inpatient, outpatient and sober living substance use treatment services. AAC treats adults struggling with drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental/behavioral health issues. AAC's comprehensive, quality treatment includes innovative approaches and begins with the care and expertise of a staff dedicated to providing the best in the industry for our patients. I was honored to lead one of the premier substance use treatment companies in the US, saving lives every day.

Gateway Foundation has been an industry leader since 1968, offering hope to those with substance use disorders. Gateway combines evidence-based best practice treatment approaches with compassionate and dedicated staff who work every day to empower each individual served to live a life free from active addiction.As CEO, I was privileged to lead 1,300 professionals who strive to make each encounter with Gateway a positive experience. Gateway’s team is committed to delivering nationwide personalized treatment to over 30,000 individuals a year. Programs cover the continuum of care in a variety of settings, from residential inpatient through outpatient counseling, aftercare services, and alumni support. Gateway is also a leading provider of care to court involved individuals both in and out of institutions.Gateway is an advocate for treatment and comprehensive public health policy. We strive to educate individuals, communities, businesses, and policy makers about major issues related to substance use disorders, as well as the frequently co-occurring mental health issues.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders. As Division CEO, led a multidisciplinary team of national experts dedicated to increasing access and quality of care to those suffering from eating disorders. Eating disorder programs included Montecatini in California, Center for Hope of the Sierras in Nevada and Carolina House in North Carolina specialize in providing personalized and evidence-based treatment for individuals suffering from eating disorders in safe homelike settings.

Responsible for the oversight and evolution of a nationwide comprehensive provider of health and wellness programming including the treatment of eating disorders.

Manage the daily operation and oversight of residential treatment program for youth, young adults and adults.

Facilitated program surveys nationally to mental health and substance abuse facilities seeking international accreditation. Act as consultant and collaborator for program development.

Participated in creating a community based grassroots organization to provide advocacy and education efforts for consumers and providers of addiction. Advocated at the community and state level to increase awareness and services for the addicted person and their family.

Operated comprehensive substance abuse and mental health provider network supporting over 14,000 consumers annually. Responsible for administrative, clinical and financial oversight of all lines of business

Operated 22 bed residential treatment center for adults and adolescents struggling with addiction and related mental health disorders.

Participated on interdisiplinary counseling team supporting homeless and indigent consumers requiring mental health, crisis and addiction services.