Advanced Recovery Systems’ mission is to develop a collaborative network of behavioral health treatment facilities that provide premium client-centric care and fiscal stability. This successful, balanced growth requires a synergy among a diverse team of professionals. Our medical, management and marketing experts collectively focus on promoting a business model that generates success for each organization in Advanced Recovery System’s (ARS) portfolio. Our growth is determined by the success of our clients, and ARS’ executive team has an overwhelming amount of experience dedicated to meeting this goal.
Advanced Recovery Systems’ compassion for the client and expertise in the industry furthers our mission. We see a clear path to advancing the industry as a whole by aligning with behavioral health professionals who share our mission and values. Maximizing the client experience and streamlining the management process has made Advanced Recovery Systems an industry leader and a primary resource for maximizing growth within the behavioral health community.
Chief Executive Officer
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Mitchell Eisenberg, MD co-founded Sheridan Healthcare in 1994. He has served on the board of directors since inception and as its chairman and CEO from 1994 to November 2012. From November 2012 until November 2013 he served as its executive chairman and then as a director until the completion of...
Chairman of the Board
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Lewis Gold, MD Co-Founded Sheridan Healthcare in 1994 and was Executive Vice Chairman and on the board of directors of Sheridan Healthcare. Dr. Gold served on the board of directors since the company's inception and was instrumental in their multiple financial transactions, including an IPO in...
Chief Development Officer
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Jonathan Eisenberg oversees acquisitions, development and marketing for ARS. Prior to joining ARS in April 2014, Jonathan worked in Credit Suisse's Mergers and Acquisitions departments across a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology and consumer / retail. Representative...
Senior Vice President of Operations
Laura Clarke is the Senior Vice President of Operations for Advanced Recovery Systems. Laura is responsible for overseeing the successful management of each ARS treatment facility and recovery residence, always prioritizing quality patient care, above all else. Laura has more than 30 years of...
Chief Marketing Officer
Hunter Mefford is the Chief Marketing Officer of Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC, parent company to The Recovery Village. Since joining The Recovery Village in 2015, he's overseen marketing efforts that’ve helped Advanced Recovery Systems educate millions across the globe impacted by...
Vice President of Admissions
Robert Fishman is the vice president of admissions at Advanced Recovery Systems, a position he has held since May of 2013. Robert prioritizes customer service by ensuring a seamless experience for patients, insurance providers and other partners. Before joining the ARS team, he was the admissions...
VP of Business Development, Branding
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As the Vice President of Business Development for Advanced Recovery Systems, Allison spearheads the national business development department, nurtures and maintains key relationships for the organization, oversees brand development, and creates and implements educational outreach and prevention...
Chief Human Resource Officer
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With more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, Dolores Calicchio serves as the senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Advanced Recovery Systems. Dolores is a key member of the executive leadership team overseeing human resources initiatives across...
Chief Financial Officer
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Paul has over 30 years of accounting and finance experience. Paul graduated with a bachelor’s degree at Philadelphia University and received his MBA at Widener University. Prior to joining ARS, Paul served as the CFO for EyeCare Services Partners, a private equity owned vertically...
Associate Medical Director
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For over a decade, Dr. Jeffrey Weinheimer has forged an impactful career in the public health field. A University of Alabama graduate, Dr. Weinheimer served in a diverse range of roles including chief resident during his hospital-based residency and lead investigator while obtaining a Master's of...
Medical Director
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Dr. Drury has been involved in the care and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with mental health and substance abuse issues for over 30 years as a psychiatric attendant, registered nurse, and psychiatrist. He is actively involved in the care and treatment of his patients and utilizes...
Medical Director
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Dr. Timothy Huckaby, Medical Director for Orlando Recovery Center, is a clinical expert, and a triple board-certified physician in Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology. A graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Huckaby completed his residency in...
Medical Director
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Dr. Tiffany L. Bell is a Central Ohio-trained physician in Psychiatry. She currently practices Addiction and General Psychiatry in Columbus, Ohio. She has a background working with a multitude of mental health conditions and substance dependencies. Dr. Bell has worked and trained in broad and...
Medical Director
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A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Abby Morris is board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine with diverse experience in community mental health, substance abuse, inpatient and private practice settings. She is responsible for all inpatient care, training and...
Medical Director
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Dr. Kaitlan Baston is the Medical Director for The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper. She is an addiction medicine specialist, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and holds multiple leadership positions at Cooper University Health Care. She graduated...
Executive Director of Administration
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Jodi is a graduate of Allegheny County College and the University of Phoenix, with degrees in psychology, human service management and phlebotomy. With nearly 20 years of experience in direct patient care and operational management within the behavioral healthcare field, Jodi's true passion lies...
Executive Director
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As the executive and clinical director at The Recovery Village Ridgefield, Jennifer Logan ensures quality care and client satisfaction for every person that attends treatment at the center. She manages the clinical team and frequently reviews processes to provide a safe and encouraging...
Executive Director
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James D. "Buck" Runyan leads the operations at The Recovery Village Palmer Lake by developing key staff competencies and overseeing each department within the facility. He has worked as a therapist and administrator at each level of care, providing a unique understanding of client needs and...
Medical Director
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Dr. Miller is a board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in psychiatry with a focus on pharmacology, addiction, public psychiatry and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She is experienced in treating people at all levels of care. She promotes a holistic approach to addiction treatment.
Executive Director
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Matt Mantone has joined Advanced Recovery Systems as our new Executive Director of The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper. Matt brings 15 years of leadership experience in both residential and outpatient substance abuse services.
Matt holds a bachelor’s in social work from Rutgers...
Senior Clinical Director
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Dana Giblock, LCSW, has led an energetic and impactful career in social work for nearly 20 years. A University of Tampa (BS) graduate, Dana's devotion to helping people strengthened as she completed her master's degree in social work (MSW) at Barry University, achieving LCSW status.
Equipped...
Executive Director
Michael R. Griggs is the Executive Director at Next Step Village. Mr. Griggs assists the program manager and is responsible for overseeing daily operations at Next Step Village Maitland and support of Next Step Village Eustis. He is a graduate of The Recovery Village in Umatilla and Next Step...
Clinical Director
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As an integral part of the leadership team at The Recovery Village Palm Beach, David Sloan draws on his experience as a clinical director for various treatment facilities since 2014. As a manager, he is responsible for leading therapists, counselors and behavioral health technicians. His...
Clinical Director
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Dr. Larena Davis joins Advanced Recovery Systems as the Clinical Director for The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper. With 10+ years of clinical experience in addiction and co-occurring disorders, Larena provides contagious passion and energy to supervise the facility’s programming and...
Associate Medical Director
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As the medical director associate for The Recovery Village Ridgefield, Daniel Roa promotes an inclusive culture within the medical community. Believing that everyone should feel welcome to access treatment, Daniel's dedication has helped countless people throughout the Pacific Northwest achieve...
Director of Nursing
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Marisa Hall is the nursing director at the IAFF Center of Excellence, where she oversees patient care and staffing while serving as the facility risk manager. As a nurse, Marisa listens empathically, acts with compassion and serves with purpose. As a leader, she ensures that each member of her...
Director of Nursing
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Melissa Browning oversees Orlando Recovery Center’s nurses and behavioral health technicians, while ensuring state and federal compliance for quality patient care. As an experienced registered nurse and leader, Melissa has spent more than 14 years helping people heal in a wide range of...
Director of Nursing
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Christine Kieffer brings over ten years of experience in addiction and mental health to her role at The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper. As the Director of Nursing, she is devoted to maintaining the recovery efforts of each patient and supporting her nursing team. Christine has served as...
Senior VP & Chief General Counsel
Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from the University of Florida. He brings over 20 years of legal experience to his role here at Advanced Recovery Systems. Prior to joining our team, Michael served as Vice President and General Counsel of a...
Clinical Director
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Jennifer Maguire is a seasoned clinician with over 18 years of experience and strong expertise in treating addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders in varying levels of care. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and an Approved Clinical Supervisor through the Center...
Chief Medical Director
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Kevin Wandler holds multiple positions at Advanced Recovery Systems. In addition to being the founding and chief medical director at Advanced Recovery Systems, he is also the medical director at The Recovery Village Ridgefield and at The Recovery Village Palmer Lake. With more than 30 years of...
Chief Clinical and Education Officer
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A dynamic leader and award-winning business strategist, Nanci Stockwell brings years of industry experience in behavioral health care to her role at Advanced Recovery Systems. As chief clinical and education officer, she develops and implements effective, evidence-based programs of care for...
Medical Director
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Rachel Rohaidy, M.D., specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders and provides confidential and compassionate care to people seeking help during crises. She is highly trained in the biological, psychological and social components of illness....
Executive Director
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Lisa Chrisco is the Executive Director of Next Generation Village with more than 30 years of experience in health and human services. She received her bachelor’s in Special Education and Behavior Disorders from the University of Missouri in 1988, and her master’s in Health Services...
Clinical Director
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Dr. Penny Carey is the Clinical Director at Next Generation Village and has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. She earned her MA in Clinical Psychology and her PsyD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Child/Adolescent Psychology from the Colorado School of Professional...
Clinical Director
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Bonnie Christensen, LMHC brings a long history of proven leadership to her role as Clinical Director at the Orlando Recovery Center. In addition to being a licensed mental health counselor, she is an approved Supervisor, certified Mental Health First Aid Facilitator, and trained in EMDR therapy....
Clinical Product Manager
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As the Clinical Product Manager at Advanced Recovery Systems, Angela’s focus is on the integration of evidence-based interventions in both direct and remote behavioral health care access. Angela’s clinical work has encompassed a variety of inpatient, outpatient and telehealth roles,...
Interim Director of Nursing
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Sarah Holmes brings a passion for behavioral health and pediatrics to her work leading nurses at Next Generation Village. She is a licensed practical nurse with more than a decade of experience supervising her team as they provide evidence-based, compassionate patient care. Sarah received her...
Associate Director of Operations for Aftercare / Sr. House Manager
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Shawna Peaden dedicates herself to empowering others to thrive in a life of sobriety. As the Associate Director of Operations at Next Step Village, she leads with professionalism and compassion, helping residents find their true self and bringing addiction awareness to the community.
Shawna is a...
Medical Director
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Dr. Adam Richmond brings more than a decade of leadership experience and medical knowledge to his role as Medical Director for The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake. Dr. Richmond earned his doctorate in 2009 at the Ross University School of Medicine and completed a postdoctoral psychiatry...
Clinical Director
Jes Corey has been in the mental health field for the past 17 years, having graduated from George Washington University in 2004 as a department fellow in Community Counseling. Over that time, she has worked within community organizations to help provide services to those in greater need, from...
Director of Nursing
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Amy Cochran MHA, RN is an experienced nurse leader, with 15 years of experience in addictions and mental health nursing. She’s worked as a staff nurse in hospital-based detox, residential treatment, and outpatient medication-assisted treatment programs before moving into administrative and...
