The People behind the Purpose
Our team combines strong clinical expertise with lived
experience to deliver care that is both effective and relatable.
We operate with professionalism, empathy, and a shared
commitment to helping clients feel supported and respected
throughout their recovery.

Founder & CEO

Zac Clark
Leadership

Zac Clark
Founder & CEO

Matthew Stefanko
Chief Operating Officer

Michael A. McCormick, D.O.
Chief Medical Officer

Laura Sorte
Vice President of Clinical Services

Blake Porter
Vice President of Business Development

Stephen D'antonio
Vice President of Residential Care

Sean Duane
Executive Director of Clinical Services
HQ Staff

Grace Adams
Director of Marketing

Lauren Alvarez
Business Development & Clinical Outreach Manager

Kim Colasuonno
Community Outreach Manager

Hannah Flynn
Director of Business Operations & Strategy

Nhya Gonzalez
Marketing Associate

John Kourtessis
Director of Operations & Facilities

Becca Lahr
Partner Success Associate | Release U

Creed McClellan
Admissions Manager

Irving Montgomery
Partner Success Manager | Release U

Hifa Mousou
Software Engineer | Release U

Chris Nagle
Director of Admissions

Ross Peet
Senior Director of Business Development

Noah Perkins
Software Engineer | Release U

Jordan Rabner
Care Strategy & Analytics

Kelsey Raquet
Admissions Manager

Katie Stutts
Senior Software Engineer | Release U

Wes Ward
Director of People

Marlaina Widmann
Partner Success Associate, MPH, MS, MCHES | Release U

Moore Woltz
Admissions Manager
Release Recovery Centers Staff

Peter Ceravino
Primary Therapist, MHC-LP

Neal Hoontis
Director of Revenue Management

Justin Huffaker
Lead Therapist, LMSW

Sara Kropf
Lead Therapist, RDMT, LCAT

Shana Neuhauser
Primary Therapist, LMSW, CASAC-T

Nadine Raia
Primary Therapist, LCSW, CASAC - Adv (G)

Caryn Rude
Primary Therapist, CRPA, MHCP

Andre Salerno
Primary Therapist, LMSW

Laura Swanson
Case Manager, CRPA

Anne Marie Vadeboncoeur
Registered Nurse
New York Women's Program Staff

Pamela Bailey
Recovery Associate

Georgia Bobley
Women’s Program Director

Ty Cerretani
Recovery Associate

Lucy Cummings
Recovery Associate

Hope Demarco
Recovery Associate

Mary Beth Evans
Recovery Associate

Carli Hirschberg
Case Manager

Talia Heyman
Recovery Associate

Payton Homer
Recovery Associate

Ais Russell
Recovery Associate

Morgan Savage
Community Manager
New York Men's Program Staff

Nathaniel Brevard
Case Manager

Sam Brisson
Case Manager

Ethan Brown
Recovery Associate

Rodney Carrington
Recovery Associate

Nick Chiodo
Executive Chef

Martin Cohen
Recovery Associate

Jeremiah Healy
Recovery Associate

Mike Hoffman
Case Manager

Matt Huncke
Recovery Associate

Norman Jen
Sous Chef

Maxwell Jones
Recovery Associate

Phil Kenney
Recovery Associate

Eddie Manley
NYC Program Director

Mike Knechtel
Case Manager

Elliot McGinn
Recovery Associate

Aidan McGrath
Recovery Coach

Kevin McNany
Recovery Associate

Lola Paz
House Caregiver

Adam Rappaport
Admissions Coordinator

Guy Rella
Westchester Program Director

Steven Sabella
Recovery Associate

Soo Saxton
Community Manager | Westchester Mens

Matthew Tardalo
Recovery Associate

Darius Thomas
Recovery Associate

Kirk-Patric Wilson
Recovery Associate

Dacia Wright
Recovery Associate
Austin Program Staff

Brandon Duncan
Executive Chef

Hope Garrison
Clinical Supervisor

Jace Knudson
Residential Manager

Ben Koby
Recovery Associate

John Lasseter
Case Manager, LCDCi

Chloe Fiona Mahalek
Primary Therapist

Jason Moorman
Recovery Associate

JP Mortenson
Primary Therapist

Zoe Scurletis
Clinical Outreach Coordinator
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