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Jordan Hamilton

Executive Director, Co-Owner

Jordan Hamilton has nearly a decade of experience in the addictions and recovery field. After joining Choice House in 2013 to serve as the director of admissions, he took the helm as executive director for Choice House in July 2017. Today he works to ensure the growth, operational efficiency, and quality control of the Choice House programs.

Before becoming part of the Choice House team, Jordan spent four years as a men’s supervisor at other well-respected residential treatment facilities in Colorado, where he spearheaded admissions and crisis management, as well as performing a multitude of other tasks involved with working with men in early recovery.

A graduate of the University of Colorado, Jordan spends his free time riding motorcycles, snowboarding, running with his dog, and spending time in the Colorado backcountry. He sets an inspirational example for the men in our programs through compassionate leadership.

 

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Tyler Richardson

Co-Owner

Tyler Richardson has worked in the addiction and mental health field since 2007. An entrepreneur and investor, Tyler was previously on the executive management team at another residential facility in Colorado, where his treatment industry experience included director positions in admissions, marketing, and alumni development. Today he joins Jordan Hamilton as a managing member of Choice House, where he provides administrative leadership and management advisory services and hosts 12-step intensive workshops to guide others to being recovered.

Tyler studied business administration at Southern Utah University. When he’s not supporting others in their recovery efforts, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family in Northern Colorado, serving at church, traveling, and enjoying the great outdoors: golfing, fly-fishing, hiking, skiing, and cycling.

 

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Jeff Hamilton

Co-Owner, CFO

Jeff Hamilton adds a voice to the Choice House team, representing families and caregivers who want to assist in the recovery of loved ones. As a parent providing support to sons who were entangled in the web of addiction, Jeff’s recovery journey is slightly different. His involvement at Choice is the culmination of his experience with addiction recovery from a related support perspective and his belief that there’s not much traffic on the extra mile of helping others.

As an active CPA with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University, Jeff has taken a nontraditional path in the world of public accounting due to his interest in the people side of business. He has served as the CFO of various companies such as Royal Robbins, 5.11 Tactical, Noble Outfitters, Regional Hand Center, and Vecchio Trees.

Jeff is happily married to Karen and together they enjoy many outdoor activities, international humanitarian service, community volunteerism, and family experiences. (And in case you were wondering, Jeff is indeed Jordan’s dad.)

 

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Jill Krush,
MS, LPC, NCC, CAC III

Chief Clinical Officer

A master’s-level, licensed professional counselor and EMDR-certified specialist, Jill Krush specializes in treating depression and anxiety, stress management, and helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma and substance abuse issues.

With more than 11 years’ experience in counseling, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Her areas of expertise include healing from trauma; working with teens, families, couples, and parents; substance use and abuse, codependency, women’s issues, and depression and anxiety.

An interactive, solution-focused therapist, Jill’s approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to personalize treatment for the individual. With compassion and understanding, Jill works with each person to help them build on their strengths and attain personal growth.

A graduate of South Dakota State University, Jill maintains a private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

 

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Josh Miller

Director of Referent and Family Communication

Josh Miller joins Choice House as Director of Referent and Family Communication and brings a wealth of relevant experience with him. Starting in 2012, Josh has worked in direct care, admissions, marketing, and program development, along with serving in a variety of roles making Josh an ideal candidate to represent Choice House. Josh’s passion and values align with our Mission and are informed by his own recovery experience. Active in the recovery community at large, Josh’s first love will always be seeing young men in recovery get connected to a new way of life and the people to live it with. After years of working with families and individuals in crisis, Josh is a passionate advocate for connecting people with the best available resources.

Additionally, Josh is a candidate for his Master’s in Counseling and is committed to bettering himself for the benefit of our families. Josh and his wife Carly relocated to Colorado a year ago and love the community here. If he’s not at the office, you can probably find Josh, his wife, and their three dogs somewhere in the mountains.

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Alex Colins

Chief Operating Officer

An East coast native, Alex knows first-hand what the road to recovery entails. He brings several years of experience and has held multiple roles in the recovery field before joining Choice House in June of 2018 as the Director of Operations.

A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s in psychology, Alex can be found hanging out with NFL MVP Matt Ryan (okay, it may have been in 2001 but still worth mentioning), powerlifting, and coaching middle school football.

 

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Kyle Eggemeyer

Admissions Coordinator

Growing up in Alaska, Kyle holds a passion for the great outdoors. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University with a B.S. concentrating in Addictive Disorders & Recovery Studies, Industrial Engineering, and Mathematics. As a Choice House alum, Kyle intimately knows the roads of addiction & recovery and appreciates the opportunity to guide others along their path with empathy, compassion, and grit.

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James B. Shuler,
DO, MS, FACOEP, FAWM, FASAM

Medical Director

Jim has lived in the northern Colorado front-range since the mid 1960's. He did his undergraduate work at Colorado State University and attended medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa. After that, he began his residency in Emergency Medicine at MSU-Sparrow and returned to Colorado to begin his career. During that time, he traveled the US extensively while working at various ED's and did further training in his second of two subspecialties, Wilderness Medicine, where he eventually gained fellowship status with the Wilderness Medical Society.

In 2008 he fell victim to his own addiction and began the life-long recovery process. In late 2012 this culminated in inpatient treatment, and Choice House was part of that recovery journey. While reinventing his career, he filled-in part-time at Harmony as a member of their medical team. Since then he has been training in Addiction Medicine. He now consults and works in many addiction treatment settings including Front Range Clinics, Denver Recovery Group and Choice House where he shares his journey as part of the treatment process of addiction recovery.

Jim is married to his wife, Sonja and they have two wonderful daughters, McKenna and Sydney and two step-children, Zoe and Max. Together, they enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and travel.

 

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Dustin Hoegerl

Resident Manager of Sober Living

Born and raised in California, moved to Colorado to become closer to family. I love sports, and played football, baseball and soccer growing up. I enjoy the outdoors these days in Colorado. Fishing, camping, hiking. There's something about connecting with other addicts that fills me up. I enjoy helping where I can. The biggest lesson I've learned in being in this industry is being open, willing and honest. Life is a beautiful thing and anything is possible once you lay that groundwork.

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Rourke Weaver

Dir. Outdoor Programming

Rourke is the current Director of Outdoor Programming overseeing weekly and multi-day activities in both residential and Sober Living environments. Rourke has extensive experience in leading groups and wilderness programming. Rourke has spent the past 12 years working in Recovery with The Phoenix, Red Rock Recovery Center and Spero Recovery Center.

Rourke continues to have a deep passion for the outdoors and working with those in or seeking recovery. Truly enjoying the process of building strong teams, meaningful programming and honest connections that allows for a strong bridge from active addiction to long-term recovery.

Beyond the outdoors Rourke is an advocate for Treatment, Recovery and Recovery Support Services where he has, and continues to, engage in the discussion around substance use disorder (SUD), crafting legislating and organizing stakeholders to fight for better regulation and better funding for both Treatment and Recovery. Rourke was the Attorney General Appointed Co-Chair of the Recover Ready Colorado work group and Former President and Founder of Colorado Recovery Residencies.

Rourke brings a deep background in leading and instructing both Back Country / Urban Sports leading in disciplines such as: Snowboarding, Skiing, Mountaineering, Climbing, Mounting Biking, Cross Fit / Olympic Lifting and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

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Stacy Wallace, MA, LPCC

Primary Therapist

Stacy Wallace has a combine 15 years of professional experience in both Human Behavior and Business. She is a strategic thought leader fueled by her desire to empower humans to operate at their maximum potential.

Stacy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Auburn University (2006), a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University (2012), and completed course work in Organizational Learning, Performance & Change Master’s Program from Colorado State University (2020). She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the State of Colorado.

An Alabama native, Stacy is passionate about living a wellness focused lifestyle incorporating nature, music, friendship and adventure in Colorado. You’ll usually find her watching Auburn Sports, looking for new ways to expand mind-body-spirt connection, cooking, or snuggling with her beautiful Boston Terrier, Frank.

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Cat Carranza, MSW, LSW

Primary Therapist

Cat Carranza is a Licensed Social Worker and holds a master’s degree in social work from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She has been working in substance use and mental health residential treatment since 2015 and shows up as an advocate for her clients.

When it comes to recovery, Cat values addressing the interrelated nature of mental health and addiction. With the goal of providing client-centered collaborative treatment, she incorporates evidence-based practices of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing and believes a strengths-based approach can be a powerful tool for change. Cat is passionate about the emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of the individual in sobriety and utilizes mindfulness and movement practices to promote healing.

Outside of the office, Cat enjoys time spent with her dogs, board games, and values fun as a key piece to enjoying long-term recovery.

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Gregory Pabst, MSW Intern

Case Manager

Originally from Maryland, Greg has a bachelor’s degree in Human Services Administration from the University of Baltimore and is currently pursuing a master’s in social work at the University of Denver. Greg’s prior work in health care includes both hospital and long-term care settings.

Along the journey of his own recovery experience, Greg has witnessed first-hand the tragic outcomes that addiction disorder exacts. His passion and commitment to offer hope and healing to those seeking recovery and their loved ones have been forged by his faith and the unwavering love of his family and friends.

In his spare time, Greg enjoys working out, hiking, skiing, and dining out at new restaurants in the area.

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Ian McDonald

Sober Living Case Manager

Originally from Pensacola Florida, Ian began his journey in recovery at the age of 19 shortly after moving to Colorado. Ian has pursued a career in the Recovery field beginning in 2016. He uses his personal experience and passion for service when helping our clients begin their own recovery journey. His philosophy when helping our clients is to help foster personal empowerment, community and responsibility.

In his personal life Ian enjoys playing board games with friends, playing music, and rock climbing.

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Gabriel Krush, CCAR

Residential Manager

Gabriel first started in the behavioral health field in 2015, working as a direct support professional for adults with disabilities, and later, in memory care settings. After beginning his own personal recovery journey, Gabriel joined the Choice House team in 2018 as a technician. Gabriel enjoys being an active member of the local recovery community, and spending time with his wife and family.

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Page Bassett

Behavioral Health Technician

Page Bassett channels her passion for helping people into the field of mental health and addictions. With two years of experience gained in the area of detox and one year in residential inpatient therapy, she loves to watch people change and grow in a healthy direction. And while she appreciates the importance of the recovery process, she strives to keep the process itself lighthearted and the lines of communication open.

Page has a bachelor’s degree in human services with a concentration in addiction. In addition, she’s currently pursuing a second bachelor of science degree in nursing. In her free time, Page enjoys photography (nature and action sports in particular), camping, hiking, four-wheeling, climbing, and exploring the outdoors with her two dogs, Izzy the pitbull terrier and Zion the husky.

 

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Speros Palmer

Executive Chef 

A Boulder native, Speros is the first of his lineage born in the United States. His family migrated to Colorado from the island of Lefkas in Greece. Influenced by his rich heritage and Greek culture, Speros prepares fresh, delicious & nutritious home-cooked, Mediterranean-style meals for our clients.

Speros also knows first hand what it takes to be in recovery. He brings a great presence and healing energy to our facilities.

 

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David Huff

Recovery and Transformation Coach

I am a graduate of the University of Colorado (1976) with BA in philosophy. I am a certified Human Potential Coach (2017), as well as an ACC Accredited Coach with the International Coach Federation and certified as a Recovery Coach thru the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy. I am an alcoholic and drug addict and have been continuously clean and sober for over 35 years, during which time I have worked with other addicted persons to help move them towards their own recovery and awakening.

Decades of personal recovery (including 33 years of daily meditation practice) have informed my current belief and experience that transformation/awakening/evolution is possible for anyone and everyone, and that the changes we seek already exist within us. As a coach it is my intention to help facilitate that awareness and change in others. In 2016 I made the decision to move my health and well-being to a new level through a systematic development of Body, Mind, and Power by engaging in Coach Training with the Human Potential Development Institute. This curriculum required 60 units of education and training and 100 hours of Coaching. In 2019 I fulfilled the requirements for accreditation through the International Coach Federation. In 2020 I was certified as a Recovery Coach through a CCAR Recovery Coach Academy and also received certification as a Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher the School of Positive Transformation. When I saw how effective this training was as a change agent in my own life, and how it improved my ability to communicate and work with others, I made the decision to devote more of my time to a career in coaching. I currently have over 130 hours of paid coaching in a private practice. 90% of my clients have been in various stages of recovery from alcohol and/or other addictive substances and behaviors. In addition to Recovery Coaching I have developed a 4-week workshop that I call Meditation 101, and which I am currently taking into three different treatment facilities. Finally, I am pleased to sit on the Board of Directors of a recovery center located in Colorado.

My verbal and written communication skills are excellent and I am well versed in report writing and documentation of activities. I have a strong working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. I am a compassionate, competent and confidant coach, with a strong grasp of how to effectively work with other addicts. It would be an honor to share my years of experience and education with the clients of your organization.

Activities: Avid snowboarder. Daily yoga practice.
Sincerely,
David Huff
Recovery and Transformation Coach
https://davidhuffrecoverycoach.com
303-522-7742

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Kristie McNelly

HR Director

Kristie is a University of Colorado at Boulder School of Business graduate and experienced HR professional.  With over 10 years in the Boulder area working with small to large employers, she came to us as an HR Advisor when we founded Choice House back in 2017.  Since then, she has joined the team as a full-time staff member and brings a wealth of business knowledge, along with her never-ending care and concern for the wellbeing of Choice House’s clients and employees.

When she is not at Choice House, Kristie continues to advise other local companies through her HR Consulting business and spending plenty of family time with her husband and 4-year old son.

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James J. Jasinski, MA, LPCC

Lead Therapist

James, "Jamie," is a candidate for Licensed Addictions Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. He believes recovery is life-long and is based in values, boundaries, connection and discipline. Jamie utilizes Gestalt-based approaches that hope to empower clients to move from the head to the heart. He has a strong background in trauma-informed care, mindfulness, DBT, and existential approaches. His sense of humor, knowledge of 12-step, and experience of family systems are all strengths offered to clients in the program.

Jamie earned a Masters of Arts in Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy from Naropa University. In addition to being a primary therapist at Choice House IOP, he also is in private practice in the Front Range region. He has a background in equine assisted therapy, wilderness therapy, and almost 20 years of white water river guiding. Jamie loves his time with his three dogs, being on the river, and riding his motorcycle.

 

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Nick Franke, MA, LPC, NCC

IOP Clinical Director

Nick Franke, Licensed Professional Counselor, graduated from Regis University's Clinical Counseling program in 2018. He has worked in the addiction and co-occurring counseling field since 2016, in various capacities, including inpatient and outpatient admissions, utilization review, and as an intensive outpatient/outpatient behavioral health counselor.

Nick approaches clients through a Person-centered therapeutic lens and incorporates various evidenced-based modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

In his spare moments, Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, hiking, running, and discovering lesser known hip-hop artists.

 

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Tessa Burris, MA, LPC

Primary Therapist

Tessa is an outdoor enthusiast that loves to take her dog, Luna, on all types of adventures. In 2016 Tessa saw the Colorado mountains for the first time and knew she had to live here! She even created a setup to allow her and her dog to car camp and explore new areas while she worked remotely as a mental health professional. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Tessa holds a Master's degree in Human Relations, is a Licensed Professional Counselor OK and is currently pursuing her LAC in Colorado. She has an extensive background in trauma and addiction, working in both nonprofit and private community mental health settings. While working for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections providing services to inmates and people on probation, she found her passion -- helping clients identify the disconnect between their mind and body and repair it. In Fall 2019, she became a Trauma Informed Yoga Therapist and received a grant to provide Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to clients at a substance use outpatient facility. She believes we all have stories worth sharing and wants to assist others in finding their way of expressing themselves.

 

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DJ Bishop, MA, LPC

Consulting Clinician

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Community Outreach

James Rhoads joins Community Outreach for Choice House in our efforts to build strong local partners, particularly in the Boulder area as Choice House looks to expand its outpatient services in the local community. James brings great experience, having recently served as the Director of Business Development for multiple drug and alcohol treatment centers in the Denver area, as well as working for the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and other positions in the Treatment Industry. James’ passion for mental health and substance misuse treatment come from his own personal struggles and his experience being in long term recovery. James is also the President of the Board for the Colorado Association of Recovery Residences (CARR) and is working to help others with ethical and safe sober housing in the state of Colorado. James believes that community and connection are the basis of long-term recovery and wants to help others receive the same opportunity given to him. James is a PA native and loves all Philadelphia sports teams. Go Flyers!

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Victoria Dial, LPC, LAC

EMDR Therapist

Vikki is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed addiction counselor (LAC). She received her master's degree in counseling from Regis University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Before moving to the private sector, Vikki worked in the criminal justice system over a span of fifteen years. She worked in a variety of settings, including corrections and law enforcement, and had many roles. Vikki was a victim's advocate in the district attorney’s office; a restorative justice program facilitator; a jail-based behavioral health specialist, and a drug-court treatment provider for high-risk DUI offenders. She specializes in the treatment of addiction and trauma using EMDR therapy, narrative exposure treatment and mindfulness-based cognitive therapies.

Vikki volunteers as a Give-An-Hour provider in response to the devastating mental health crisis many veterans face today. Give-An-Hour is an organization that matches active and retired military personnel with licensed mental health professionals providing services pro bono. She resides in Boulder with her family and enjoys all the outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer.

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Kiemel Lamb, MM, MT-BC.

Music Therapist

Kiemel Lamb is a Board Certified Music Therapist who has been working in the field for the past nine years. Kiemel is originally from Alabama and received her bachelor's degree in 2012. After moving to Colorado in 2015, she obtained her Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Colorado State. Throughout the years, Kiemel has worked with both individuals and groups providing music therapy in a variety of settings. Kiemel utilizes a play-based approach and incorporates songwriting, movement, instrument play, musical games, and recording projects within sessions. When not making music, you can usually find Kiemel weightlifting or outdoors enjoying all that Colorado has to offer.

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Jennifer Lake

Psychiatric NP

I have been an RN for many years. For 20 years I worked as a therapist after graduating from Naropa University in Boulder. My favorite work as a therapist was with an adolescent treatment center in Lakewood as a family therapist. I have been a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, graduating from New Mexico State University, for the past 13 years. I started out working with Mental Health Partners. I then worked at The Depression Center on the Anschutz campus and am now in private practice. I have been with Choice House for the past 2 years.

While I enjoy private practice working with a team of professionals all with the same goal is inspiring. The men we work with at Choice House never cease to amaze me for different reasons, each being an individual with different gifts, resilience and desire to live their lives in a way that matters to them. I enjoy the work I do as I can help people feel better and prefer working with a person so we can decide together what would be the most helpful for him/her/them.

Outside of work I enjoy hiking and backpacking, cross country skiing and cooking with my husband. Painting is one of the things I enjoy and I plan on taking more classes. I love all animals. Having close friends and family is one of the most important parts of my life and gives me great pleasure. I do believe that each of us does the best we can in every moment. This belief informs my professional and personal life.

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Tommy Hill, MA, LPCC

Primary Therapist

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Cody Rodriguez, MSW Intern

Behavioral Health Technician

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Charlie DeBruyn

Case Manager

get in touch

To learn more about the Choice admissions process, please contact our admissions coordinator at 720-577-4422 or hello@choicehouse.com