Our Executive Team
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 Operating 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...

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...

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...

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...

Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer & 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...

Chief Medical Officer
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Kevin Wandler is the chief medical officer at Advanced Recovery Systems. With more than 30 years of experience in addiction medicine, Kevin ensures that the latest research-based techniques in addiction treatment are being used. He is certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and is...

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...

Director of Telehealth Services
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Angela is a licensed therapist and clinical researcher, and has worked in public, private, government, and not-for-profit organizations, across clinical and research-oriented roles. Angela’s clinical and research experience has included suicide prevention, cognitive behavioral and...

Vice President of Human Resources
Anthony Katz has joined ARS as Vice President of Human Resources. Anthony brings to ARS more than 25 years of human capital leadership across multiple industries and will oversee all facets of HR for the organization. Most recently, Anthony served as the Vice-President of Human Resources at...