OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Jaywalker adheres to a whole-person approach to addiction treatment, directed by a multi-disciplinary team of substance abuse and mental health professionals.
Our passionate and devoted team of addiction treatment professionals recognize how deeply their role affects a Jaywalker’s experience. We foster an exceptional work environment for our staff of experts—one that allows them to effectively create a impactful, healing environment for the needs of a Jaywalker.
All clinical and administrative staff at Jaywalker Lodge have extensive experience in the field of addiction and mental health treatment; many are grateful participants in their own recovery from the disease of alcohol and drug addiction.
BOB FERGUSON
Bob Ferguson is the Owner and Founder of Jaywalker Lodge. Prior to opening Jaywalker Lodge in 2005, Bob served for over 10 years in senior management positions at a number of the nation’s leading treatment providers in the addiction & recovery field including: Promises Treatment Centers, Crossroads Antigua, and the Hazelden Foundation. He has worked in the behavioral healthcare field for nearly 30 years, dedicating his life to helping men and their families recover from chronic addiction. He is responsible for creating the vision, community, and culture of our program. He currently oversees Jaywalker’s leadership team and day to day operations.
In 2017, Bob founded Alpha 180, a collegiate recovery program for young men, located in Austin Texas in 2017. He has served as the strategic advisor for Driftwood Recovery, a world class residential treatment program located in Driftwood, Texas since 2018.
Bob has served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) since 2011. Currently, he serves as NAATP’s Board Chair; and is also on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Recovery, Science and Education (FoRSE.) On a local/regional level, Bob has served on the Board of Directors for the past 12 years at A Way Out, an Aspen-based 501c3 providing crisis referrals and treatment scholarships for families and residents in Western Colorado.
Bob, his wife Andi, and their two high-energy bulldogs divide their time between Aspen, CO and Hanalei, HI. An avid ice hockey, golf, and outrigger ocean canoe enthusiast, Bob stays busy as a grateful participant in his own recovery from addiction, which began – one day at a time – on Feb. 12, 1992
BOB FERGUSON
OWNER & FOUNDER
BILL ANUSZEWSKI
Bill is the Chief Executive Officer of Jaywalker and oversees day-to-day operations at the company. A Jaywalker alumnus with a passion for recovery, Bill has served as a consultant and trusted advisor to Jaywalker’s executive leadership team since 2013. A seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in public and private companies, Bill most recently served as a partner at a leading national firm providing CFO services to small and mid-size companies.
Since 2013, Bill has been a member of the board for Mind Springs Behavioral Health, Inc., which provides high-quality mental health and substance abuse treatment services with 13 locations throughout the Colorado Rocky Mountains. In addition, he sits on the board of directors for A Way Out, a local non-profit that provides referrals and treatment scholarships for those battling substance abuse in the Roaring Fork Valley.
From 2008 through 2013, Bill was the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Sport Obermeyer, where he was responsible for running the operations of the company’s ski apparel business and real estate companies. Prior to Obermeyer, Bill was the Chief Financial Officer for the Aspen Public Schools from 2003 through 2008. Previously, Bill held the roles of Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for a division of First Data Corporation. Bill started his career as Vice President for strategic planning and corporate finance at Manufacturers Hanover Trust.
Bill has a Master of Business Administration from Hofstra University and a Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude in Finance from Long Island University.
BILL ANUSZEWSKI
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP
Stefan is the Chief Clinical Officer at Jaywalker and oversees all clinical programming at the company. Stefan is a graduate of Jaywalker Lodge, and it was during his own treatment experience that he became interested in pursuing a career in addiction treatment.
Stefan grew up in Northern Iowa before moving to Colorado to study psychology at the University of Denver. Post college, Stefan worked in the banking industry for several years before starting his own recovery journey in 2007.
Stefan holds a master’s degree in applied psychology from Regis University and is a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Colorado. Stefan has wide-ranging experience in the field of addiction recovery including working as a recovery coach, therapist, and program director. Stefan also has extensive experience designing and implementing addiction treatment and recovery support programs. Helping people engage in effective treatment, build a solid foundation for real world recovery, and participate in a life of true fulfillment are his specialties. Stefan is an industry leader and public speaker, expert on the open community model of care and integrated care.
Stefan currently serves the board of directors for Mind Springs Health as the Board Chair. Mind Springs is Colorado’s largest publicly funded community healthcare organization providing counseling and therapy for mental, behavioral, and emotional wellness.
In his free time, Stefan enjoys playing in the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and spending quality time with his wife and their two children Allison and Christopher.
STEFAN BATE, MA, LAC, CCTP
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
KC GOODING
Kenneth C. Gooding (“KC”) is Jaywalker’s Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the senior leadership team. KC oversees Jaywalker’s strategic partnerships, brand development, and clinical outreach. He supervises the admissions, marketing and alumni relations teams.
Prior to joining Jaywalker, KC has served in high level roles in the addiction treatment industry including Business Development Executive at 449 Recovery in Mission Viejo, California, National Director of Business Development at New Method Wellness in San Juan Capistrano, California, and National Business Development Representative with Burning Tree Programs in Dallas Texas. KC served these organizations as a brand ambassador, executive level admissions counselor, family support specialist, and professional relations manager. In addition, KC has created and promoted multiple large-scale events within the behavioral health field including the Recovery Open, Recovery Cup and most recently the inaugural Winter Marketing Summit.
KC has served as state captain for multiple advocacy efforts within the state of California and in Washington, DC. He is a member of the NAADAC public policy committee, NAATP membership committee, State of Colorado Lead ASA and CCCTP steering committee. He actively coordinates legislative involvement at the local, state, and national level. As a dedicated advocate for our industry, he is an invaluable ally for our communities, our families, and our nation at large.
KC is an avid golfer and skier taking full advantage of all the benefits of living here in the roaring fork valley. He resides in Carbondale with his wife Haley and dog Sparty, named after his beloved Michigan State University Spartans.
KC GOODING
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
PETER MCCOURT
Peter serves as the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for all administrative functions of the company including finance, human resources, and operations. Peter came to Jaywalker in 2017 ready for a new start and has been an active member of our community ever since. Prior to his current role, Peter was the Director of Operations overseeing the implementation of our policies and procedures, managed our technician staff and worked closely with our clinical team.
Peter was raised in New Jersey where he grew up with a love for music and skiing in the Northeast. He attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate where he pursued these passions further. Upon graduation he moved back to the New York area where he worked in finance for 11 years and received his M.B.A from William Paterson University. He also pursued a career playing guitar in bands in New York City.
Peter lives in Carbondale with his wife Lauren and daughter Mabel. In his spare time, he enjoys playing his guitars, traveling, and spending time in the mountains.
PETER MCCOURT
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
DR. CRAIG BUSHONG, MD
Dr. Bushong, Medical Director and staff psychiatrist at Jaywalker is ABPM board-certified in Addiction Medicine, and a board-certified Child and Adolescent and Adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. Dr. Bushong also speaks the “language of the heart” as an enthusiastic participant in long-term recovery who began his own journey in 2001. A graduate of Princeton University, Dr. Bushong attended medical school at The University of Texas and completed his General Psychiatry residency at Baylor College of Medicine. “Dr. B” spent three years at McLean Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School as a Clinical Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and a Clinical Research Fellow.
Prior to coming to Jaywalker, Dr. Bushong worked in private practice in Houston for 21 years, and concurrently held a number of clinical positions including Medical Director of a pediatric neuropsychiatry inpatient unit; outpatient psychiatry and psychoanalysis; and a psychiatric consultant to the Center for Recovering Families at Houston’s Council on Recovery where he was awarded the Jay Waggoner Service Award honoring his personal commitment to service. While in Houston he served 12 years as a board member for Archway Academy, Houston’s flagship recovery high school.
Dr. B moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2011 and worked as a staff psychiatrist for Mind Springs Health before transitioning to private practice in Aspen in 2016. He has been consultant to Jaywalker for several years prior to being appointed Medical Director in September 2019.
DR. CRAIG BUSHONG, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
GAIL MATHIESON, MS, PMHNP-BC
Gail is Board Certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. She also brings the unique perspective of being the parent of a former Jaywalker Client.
Gail received her under graduate nursing degree at the University of New Mexico, and worked as the Ski Patrol Head Nurse at Taos Ski Valley and in the Hospital Emergency Department before pursuing her Family Nurse Practitioner education at Binghamton University in upstate New York. She also obtained her Nurse Educator, post master’s certification at Upstate Medical College and worked as both Nursing Faculty and Coordinator of Clinical Services at Binghamton University Health Center.
Gail came to the Roaring Fork Valley for the first time to participate in the Jaywalker Family Program as a parent. She relocated here permanently in 2015. Gail was awarded a fellowship from the Colorado Center of Nursing Excellence to return to school and obtain her PMHNP. She brings the experience of living the addiction and recovery process as a parent as well as her may years of advanced practice nursing to the evaluation and treatment of our current Jaywalker clients. This inside journey has led her full circle, back to Jaywalker, as a valued member of our Clinical team.
Gail approaches each client with unconditional acceptance and states,” this is the most hopeful time in the recovery journey – it is a privilege to be part of the transitions that happen in our clients during their time with us”.
Gail is an avid pickleball enthusiast who enjoys tournament play; a budding golfer and is enjoying the latest e-bike craze. She also has a small private practice, A Parallel Path, LLC., where she can continue meeting the medication management and short-term therapy needs of Jaywalker clients who transition into the community.
GAIL MATHIESON, MS, PMHNP
LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER
DR. MARNY NEDLIN, PHD
Working in private practice for over 20 years, Dr. Nedlin is licensed in Colorado, New York, and Florida where she has provided clinical services to individuals, children, couples, families, and family businesses. Currently, she maintains a private practice while also working as a therapist at Jaywalker. Dr. Nedlin received her Ph.D. in Family & Marriage therapy and master’s degree in forensic psychology. She is also a clinical member of the American Psychological Association and a Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Family & Marriage. Dr. Nedlin embraces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with a Client-Directed Outcome Informed (CDOI) approach. CBT is a blend of two therapies: cognitive therapy (CT) and behavioral therapy. CT focuses on a person’s thoughts and beliefs and aims to alter one’s unhealthy thinking to be more adaptive and healthier. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhealthy behavior patterns. She has had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using CBT with clients and is applying her experience and compassion with clients at Jaywalker. Effective therapy provides a process for helping clients to better understand and manage their complex emotional lives and relationships. Dr. Nedlin works with clients to: Reduce feelings of depression, inferiority, and anxiety; Build on their own strengths to improve perspective; Build a set of healthy thinking patterns and healthier coping responses to stressful situations while also increasing compassion and healthy self-esteem. Dr. Nedlin provides between-session worksheets to build retention and reinforce coping skills and techniques.
When not working, Dr. Nedlin enjoys spending time with her family and friends hiking, listening to music, bike riding, traveling and going to the theater.
MARNY NEDLIN, PHD
PSYCHOTHERSPIST
PATRICK YOUNG, MA, LAC
Patrick “Pat” Young is the Landing Program Supervisor, overseeing the assessment program at Jaywalker.
Pat was first introduced to both Jaywalker and 12-Step Recovery in 2009, when he reached out for help with his drug and alcohol addiction. Following completion of Jaywalker’s Solutions program, he returned to his home in Durango, Colorado, where he acquired a job writing for a local newspaper, finished his bachelor’s degree, and became an active participant in the sober community. Wanting to pursue a career in a helping profession, Pat returned to school at The Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, where he gained valuable experience working in Hazelden’s Men’s primary and extended care programs. He also spent time working at The Retreat, a renowned, intensive 12-Step immersion program. Pat graduated with his Master’s in addiction counseling in 2013, became a Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and began work as a counselor at a Twin Cities based methadone clinic. It was a not-so-secret fact that Pat longed for an excuse to return to Colorado. His dream came true when, in 2014, he was hired as a counselor in Jaywalker’s Lodge program. A Colorado Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC-II), Pat brings a skill set that includes training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and 12-Step Facilitation. Pat believes in the importance and value of learning to enjoy life in sobriety and, when he is able, makes it a point to participate in client outings and expeditions.
Pat is an active member of the local recovery community. He credits his sobriety with helping him to reconnect with his family, establish meaningful and lasting friendships, and rediscover his love of the outdoors, particularly hiking, camping, backpacking, and skiing.
PATRICK YOUNG, MA, LAC
LANDING PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
BRENDON KERTON, MA, LPC, LAC
Brendon serves as the Jaywalker Lodge Clinical Supervisor, overseeing the primary program at Jaywalker.
In 2007 he came to Jaywalker Lodge seeking treatment for alcoholism and addiction. He fell in love with not only Jaywalker but Carbondale and The Roaring Fork Valley. After completing treatment he stayed, worked on his recovery and the friendships he made while at Jaywalker. After two years of continuous sobriety he applied to and was accepted into The Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Center City, MN. Brendon received his Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling in 2011. After graduation he was employed as a counselor by The Right Door, an outpatient treatment facility in Aspen, CO He worked with members of The Roaring Fork Community seeking outpatient counseling and group therapy for issues related to addiction. He returned home to Jaywalker in 2012 to supervise The Landing Program. Brendon spent years supervising the Solutions Program prior to transitioning to Jaywalker Lodge Program supervisor. He has served Jaywalker as a counselor for over a decade and is an integral part of our organization as a whole.
In addition to his work as a counselor he is an avid skier, multiple time marathon finisher, Leadville 100 medal holder and Ironman Triathlete. Brendon strives to bring the message to all our clients at Jaywalker Lodge that in sobriety, “anything is possible!”
BRENDON KERTON, MA, LPC, LAC
LODGE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
CHRIS CRAIG, MA, LPC, SEP
Chris received his MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, CA in 2006. Chris cut his teeth in the counseling world as an Outward-Bound Instructor in Colorado, 1988-1998. Chris has had a variety of careers that an after 4 years teaching middle school science. Chris went back to school in 2003 and wrote his master’s thesis on rites of passage. Chris has most recently been in private practice in AZ. Prior to that Chris spent 11 years at Sierra Tucson, a residential treatment center outside of Tucson. Chris has worked in variety of roles, Primary Therapist (addictions, mood, trauma), Family Therapist, and Adventure Therapist. While in Arizona Chris worked with rites of passage programs for young men and served on the board of directors of what use to be the Desert Men’s Council.
Chris’s area of interest and specialty is in the field of trauma. Chris is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and is a SEP (Somatic Experience Practitioner). He sees many Jaywalker clients who have been too many treatment centers but never addressed underlying trauma that is often driving substance abuse. While the clients cannot change the past, they can change their relationship to it. This is paramount to their recovery.
Chris’s outdoor pursuits include international climbing and guiding, an 18,000-mile bicycle ride to the tip of South America, and multiple ascents of the big walls of Yosemite. In his free time Chris enjoys rock-climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing. Chris is married and has 3 adult children. He is passionate about Jaywalkers blending of clinical treatment and outdoor adventures.
CHRIS CRAIG, MA, LPC, SEP
LODGE SENIOR COUNSELOR
ALEX GUTTERMAN, MA/LPCC
Alex’s Counseling Masters is in co-occurring disorders (Addiction with Additional Psy). He finds his focus in working with clients on identifying and integrating the root causes of emotional and behavioral patterns, as well as logotherapeutic/existential issues and concerns. Informed by an additional Masters in philosophy and his work in various artistic media, Alex is inspired to work with the Jaywalker men to help them expand their inner horizons and outer possibilities. He is on his own journey of recovery, and worked with a diverse variety of populations and demographics prior to his arrival in Carbondale.
ALEX GUTTERMAN, MA, LPCC
LODGE COUNSELOR
ALICE JOHNSON, LCSW
Alice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Counselor at Jaywalker Lodge. She received her BA in English Literature from Vanderbilt University, and holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York. Prior to joining Jaywalker, Alice was the Trauma Therapist for the Youth Recovery Center in Glenwood Springs, where she treated teens with dual mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. Alice has a breadth of experience working in schools and inpatient settings and has treated adults, adolescents, and families. Prior to pursuing her social work degree, Alice focused on service work in Kenya, Houston, and Denver, and was awarded “AmeriCorps VISTA of the Year” for her commitment to service. At Jaywalker, Alice uses a client-driven approach with a blend of treatment modalities in practice, integrating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindful Self-Compassion into her individual and group sessions. Originally from Houston, TX, Alice takes full advantage of the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley and can be found trail running, skiing, and cooking with friends. She is proud to call this community her home.
ALICE JOHNSON, MA, LCSW
LODGE COUNSELOR
NATALIE BASSETT, MA, LPC, LAC
Natalie serves as the Solutions Program Supervisor, overseeing the transitional program at Jaywalker.
Natalie grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley, completed a BA at University of Denver and received her master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. After working as a family therapist and outpatient counselor on the Eastern Slope of Colorado, she returned to the valley she calls home and a home at Jaywalker. She has training in DBT, CBT, somatic-based and trauma focused interventions, as well as a heavy focus on mindfulness as it relates to developing a recovery program. She has a passion for supporting people in developing balanced life experiences and healthy relationships.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys fly fishing, hiking and backpacking, gardening, meditation and yoga, cooking, writing poetry, and being in nature.
NATALIE BASSETT, MA, LPC, LAC
SOLUTIONS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
JOE HERMES, MA, LAC
Joe serves as the Outpatient Program Supervisor, overseeing the sober living and graduate programs at Jaywalker. He received his Master’s in Addiction Counseling degree from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies in 2012 and his Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Minnesota Duluth. His clinical experience began working at Wilderness Treatment Center (WTC) in 2012, a 60-day residential treatment center for young men struggling with addiction. At WTC, Joe gained extensive experience helping young men recover from addiction and helping families recover from codependency. In 2018, Joe continued working as an Addiction Counselor in Grand Junction, Colorado at Mesa County Community Corrections in a 90-day Intensive Residential Treatment Center. Working in corrections was an opportunity to help those who often have no support in their home. From 2019 to the present Joe has been counseling at Jaywalker and his current role is Outpatient / sober living program supervisor. Joe believes that recovery from addiction happens when someone has the courage to honestly and vulnerably open up and allow their authentic self to be seen. His goal throughout counseling is to hold the space for this to happen and be an integral piece of this transformative process. He believes the goal of recovery is to live a life of joy, abundance, and meaning.
JOE HERMES, MA, LAC
OUTPATIENT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
LEONARD BEAULIEU, MED, CACIII
Lenny serves as the Family Service Counselor at Jaywalker. He supports every family member with a loved one in care at Jaywalker.
Lenny has spent the past 28 years promoting the personal and academic development of adolescents and adults from varied backgrounds in clinical, wilderness, and urban settings. Over the course of these years, he has developed professional, administrative, and managerial skills in the Outdoor Adventure, Clinical Substance Abuse Treatment, and Education fields. Lenny began his clinical work in alcohol and substance abuse counseling in 1983 at Beech Hill Hospital in Dublin, NH. During his 9 years at Beech Hill Hospital, he was instrumental in the development and implementation of an innovative adolescent wilderness treatment program as part of a joint venture with the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. Lenny eventually rose to Clinical Director of the Beech Hill/Outward Bound program before leaving in 1992 to direct intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment programs for adults in Rutland and Brattleboro, Vermont. Lenny moved to New York City in 1994 to direct the New York City Outward Bound Center’s adventure education programs. He spent 10 years working to improve the academic skills of NYC’s public-school students by developing and overseeing exciting and innovative literacy programs for students and training programs for teachers. Since moving to Colorado in 2004 Lenny has continued to focus on serving the community, and in May 2009 joined the staff at Storm King Case Management in Glenwood Springs, Colorado as a Clinical Case Manager–a position he continues to hold on a part time, as needed basis. Lenny spent a year at Aspen Counseling Center, from July 2010 to July 2011, providing all the DUI education and therapy for the upper Roaring Fork Valley. In July 2011, Lenny joined Jaywalker Lodge, a private treatment facility for substance addiction in Carbondale, Colorado as a consultant. Lenny currently directs the Intensive Outpatient Programs for Jaywalker Lodge. Lenny also maintains a limited private practice working with substance abuse and addiction clients. Lenny received his master’s degree in education in 1988 from Cambridge College. He received his CAC III certification in Colorado in March 2010.
Lenny lives in Carbondale, Colorado with his wife Lara and their four cats.
LEONARD BEAULIEU, MED, CACIII
FAMILY SERVICE COUNSELOR
DAVID FITZPATRICK
David serves as the Director of Operations at Jaywalker, overseeing all daily operations and around the clock technician staff, a position that wears many hats.
Born in Houston, TX, David was raised by a loving family. Baseball, soccer, cross country running and a socially involved upbringing led him to a wonderful childhood. During high school, he found that his interpretation of a natural partying atmosphere and substance use was different from his peers. When he reached the age of twenty-seven, he realized that the way he was living was in stark contrast to the values and goals with which he’d been brought up.
David sought treatment for the first time at age twenty-eight but did not truly embrace recovery until the age of thirty-two. Leaving Texas and coming to Jaywalker provided a foundation for a life that was different from those modeled by the people he grew up with. Through thorough work in the twelve steps and development of a peer community, David found a life in Colorado of which he could truly be proud. After completing the Jaywalker program, David worked with the Ski School at Snowmass Mountain and became a White-Water rafting guide. In the fall of 2020 David had the opportunity to come home and work at Jaywalker as a technician, eventually being promoted to Solutions Coordinator, Operations Manager and now Director of Operations. His contributions to the team at Jaywalker are immense. David has the opportunity to create a positive experience for every client at Jaywalker on a daily basis. One of the greatest gifts he can provide is sharing his life changing experience with others.
David lives in El Jebel, enjoys guiding boat trips and skiing on the mountain whenever he can find the time.
DAVID FITZPATRICK
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
TREVOR ALLEN
Trevor, a Colorado native, grew up in Grand Junction with his parents and his younger brother. Trevor grew up raising animals for 4-H, playing basketball, lacrosse, and exploring the outdoors with his family. Addiction began to take its toll shortly after dropping out of college and he was admitted into Jaywalker in the spring of 2014. After completing treatment Trevor continued sobriety by the help of AA and its strong community. Trevor completed an Associated Degree in Outdoor Education at Colorado Mountain College and has lived in the valley since then. He worked for the church as their Youth Coordinator before returning here and becoming the Medications Coordinator. Trevor is currently pursuing his certification as an Addiction Counselor. Trevor contributes all that he has in life to two things; giving up his will to a Power greater than himself, and serving others with unconditional love.
Trevor is an athlete, enjoying all the activities offered here in the Roaring Fork Valley. He enjoys, rafting, hiking, running, playing basketball and pickleball. He lives in Glenwood Springs and is newly married to “a woman way out of his league, (his words)”.
TREVOR ALLEN
LODGE COORDINATOR
RYAN HART
Ryan ‘Bud’ Hart serves as the Solutions Program Supervisor at Jaywalker. Bud is originally from Anchorage, Alaska. Growing up he enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities including skiing, fishing, hockey, and riding snowmobiles. Struggling with adolescent behavior, Bud scraped by graduating high school and went on to eventually secure an Associate’s degree from FSU in the Aviation field.
Through his 20’s Bud ended up staying in Alaska operate heavy machinery and build roads for the state. Eventually an injury would lead to the use of opiates that sent him on a long journey of addiction, ultimately leading to him being homeless in Colorado. Over the course of 4 years, Ryan had multiple stints in treatments until he found his way to the doorstep of Jaywalker lodge in September of 2019.
Through Jaywalker Ryan was able to work the 12-step program, make long lasting connections, and rediscover his passion for hobbies and being of service. In 2020 Ryan was given an opportunity to work for Jaywalker, the place that he will testify, saved his life. Since then, he has found his passion for helping people struggling with addiction and giving back what was given to him.
RYAN HART
SOLUTIONS COORDINATOR
TODD HERRMANN
Todd serves as the Outpatient Sober Living Program Supervisor. He was born and raised in Alameda, CA, and by any measure had a happy childhood with his parents, older brother, and younger sister. After graduating from Colby College in 2010 with a B.A. in history and philosophy, Todd slowly fell prey to the addiction cycle, dealing with depression by turning to alcohol, but finding that only led to further depression, hopelessness, and despair. After years of struggling, as his professional goals and personal life crumbled around him, and after nearly losing hope entirely, Todd was finally able to ask for help, and with the love and support of his family, landed at Jaywalker’s doorstep in January, 2021. He completed the Lodge, Solutions, and Sober Living portions of our program, and in that time, rediscovered his own self-worth, and discovered a newfound passion for helping others. Todd joined the Jaywalker staff in December 2021, has been Sober Living Coordinator since November 2022, and in September 2023 will begin work on a Master of Social Work at the University of Denver – Western Colorado MSW program, looking to continue his career path helping other addicts and alcoholics.
Todd is an active member of the recovery community, enjoys skiing and outdoor activities.
TODD HERRMANN
OUTPATIENT COORDINATOR
JILL COHEN
Jill serves as the Administrative Coordinator at Jaywalker. She is often the first smiling face you see upon a visit to our program. Our clients refer to her as the ‘House Mom” because of her loving demeanor. Jill coordinates all the clients medical, psychiatric, and therapeutic appointments on a daily basis. Jill speaks with every family member with a loved one in care and is a trusted ally to everyone.
Jill moved from New York City to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2001 for a teaching position after completing her master’s degree in Elementary Education.
In her spare time, she continues to tutor, specifically with students with reading challenges. She enjoys sharing her love for hiking, skiing, cooking and community volunteering with her husband, Eric, and son, Eli. They happily share their home with a rescue cat and former classroom frog. Jill is always excited to bring her experience as an educator and prior job as a concierge to Jaywalker every day.
JILL COHEN
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
LAURI WINSLOW
Lauri serves as the director of insurance relations and billing at Jaywalker. With more families using private insurance to offset the financial burden of quality care, her experience is extremely valuable. Lauri has been in the insurance field for over a decade. She works with each family to get the maximum reimbursement from insurance carriers. Lauri integrates with the clinical team at Jaywalker to ensure appropriate charting and notes are taken for each session that is insurance billable. It is her goal to have the process go smoothly for our clients and to leave no insurance claim unresolved!
Lauri lives in Estes Park, Colorado, an area she calls home. Lauri loves to travel and has been to all 50 states and Africa. Next is Asia! She also enjoys hiking and bike riding and is a huge Bronco fan! Lauri has been in the insurance field for over 9 years and loves it. It is her goal to have the process go smoothly for our clients and to leave no insurance claim unresolved!
LAURI WINSLOW
DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE & BILLING
FORREST DIDDAMS
Forrest serves as the Director of Admissions at Jaywalker. He oversees all admissions into our program ensuring every client and family has an intimate understanding of our program. He has been an employee of Jaywalker since 2018 and held multiple technician positions, prior to joining the admissions team in 2020. Forrest not only brings levity and laughter to the workplace but displays high attention to detail and connection to families and clients. He is able to provide his experience as a client, in addition to the experience his family had at Jaywalker.
Forrest hails from the San Francisco Bay area. In his younger years, he spent most of his time with friends, riding dirt bikes, playing sports, and enjoying time with his three other siblings. At a young age he began abusing substances and progressed into a harrowing addiction for the following decade. Jaywalker Lodge was Forrest’s fourth treatment episode, and he completed the program in its entirety. Forrest was able to turn a treatment episode into a recovery experience. He was able to find success in community while thriving in his recovery here in Carbondale Colorado. Forrest now spends his time with his recovery community his dog Dash, fly fishing, riding motorcycles, and exploring the mountains we have here in the Roaring Fork Valley.
FORREST DIDDAMS
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
GREG FULLAM
Greg serves as the Senior Admissions Coordinator at Jaywalker. He coordinates all admissions into our program ensuring that all clients and families are scheduled efficiently. His skillset is of significant value to the clients and families we support here at Jaywalker. Greg understands that addiction is a family systems disease, as both Greg and his brother are in long-term recovery. His mother has also been enrolled in her own recovery program for over a decade. Greg actively encourages both clients and families to embark on the road to recovery together, providing crucial support in times of crisis.
Greg grew up New Jersey where he spent most of his time playing lacrosse, basketball, and football. In late middle school, Greg was introduced to alcohol, which changed his priorities. He continued playing sports, but his addiction progressed throughout high school. Greg started college at Providence College before he had his first treatment experience. After treatment, Greg finished school at the University of Colorado Boulder and then accepted sales position in New York City. Greg’s sobriety did not continue in New York. His relapse ultimately led him to Jaywalker in 2018. He went through the entire Jaywalker continuum and has committed to a life of sobriety and helping others. After he finished the Jaywalker program, he was eager to work for the place that helped him get his life back. He started working as a technician and now works as the Senior Admissions Coordinator.
Greg lives in Glenwood Springs with his wife and enjoys spending time with family. In his free time, you can find him golfing and snowboarding around the Roaring Fork Valley.
GREG FULLAM
SENIOR ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
DYLAN STARRS
Dylan serves as the Alumni Coordinator at Jaywalker
Dylan born and raised in Dallas, Texas where he enjoyed a childhood filled with sports, friends, and family. Dylan enjoyed music and for some time had a promising career ahead as a performer, yet alcoholism and addiction took over in a way that threatened areas of his life which he valued so deeply. After nearly a decade of enormous struggle in his personal and professional life, in 2020, Dylan found his way to Jaywalker.
Within the Jaywalker community, he was able to rediscover the joy of friendship and an adventurous lifestyle which have both become cornerstones of his recovery. Unlike his previous experiences with treatment and sobriety, at Jaywalker, Dylan found men whom he felt he could look up to and model his own recovery after. As a result of this life changing experience, Dylan became uniquely qualified to help others. He worked in the field as a sober mentor, coach, companion, and transporter for some time. What he found was the passion to maintain and enhance the alumni community which played such a vital role in his recovery. In January of 2023 Dylan came home and joined the Jaywalker team as the “Director of We”, for this is a WE program and at Jaywalker you never have to be alone again.
Dylan is an active member of the recovery community in the Roaring Fork Valley and continues to take every opportunity to sponsor young men. He is also an avid golfer, skier and musician, he has fully embraced the lifestyle Colorado has to offer, as well as the life of a man in recovery.
DYLAN STARRS
ALUMNI COORDINATOR
BRIAN TROM
Brian has served as the Executive Chef at Jaywalker for over 15 years. He is the highlight of any clients stay at Jaywalker. You can always find him in the kitchen at the lodge with a big smile on his face. Brian is extremely proud of the work he does and for good reason, he is always ranked number one in client satisfaction surveys for good reason.
Brian was born and raised just outside of Chicago, spending time in his youth visiting family and skiing at Snowmass Resort (one of the four Aspen ski areas). Brian left the Midwest to study at the University of Northern Colorado, where he received his B.A. in Social Sciences. While studying in college, he worked part-time at an Italian restaurant where he learned basic culinary technique. Looking to further expand his culinary experience, Brian moved to Aspen and continued learning at the Ritz-Carlton under the tutelage of Chef Matthew Zubrod, a 14-year veteran of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and James Beard recipient.
Brian brings a healthy enthusiasm for skiing, a friendly attitude and a refined culinary skill set to Jaywalker Lodge.
BRIAN TROM
EXECUTIVE CHEF
DENISE LATOUSEK
Denise serves as the Wellness Director at Jaywalker where she provides health & wellness coaching. She is also responsible for cultivating unmatched indoor and outdoor experiences for our clients by planning and implementing daily activities and monthly expeditions with her team.
Denise has been a local Roaring Fork resident since 1999 and brings an extensive background in health, wellness and fitness. Her approach its primarily focused on building a strong foundation for optimal growth. Her inspiring instruction is rooted in a passion for helping clients unlock their full potential. With a sense of humor, an easy-going nature and endless hands-on involvement, Denise has become renowned for her ability to drive results. Denise is a Health & Life Coach through the Health Coach Institute, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer & Golf Fitness Specialist with over twenty years of experience and holds numerous health & fitness certifications including Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals,Therapeutic Nature- Based Interventions & Wilderness First Aid.
Denise lives in Basalt with her husband Michael, two daughters and two dogs. She loves to hike, mountain bike, ski, golf, paddleboard, cook, garden, and teach group fitness classes.
DENISE LATOUSEK
EXPEDITION & WELLNESS DIRECTOR
GEORGE SWEENEY
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GEORGE SWEENEY
EXPEDITION SUPERVISOR
NICK SAID
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NICK SAID
EXPEDITION ASSISTANT
SCOTTIE DICKEY
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SCOTTIE DICKEY
EXPEDITION ASSISTANT
ROBERT COPELAND
Rob has been a part of the Jaywalker activities team since 2020. Rob grew up near Indianapolis, Indiana. He comes from a very active family, playing a variety of sports including distance running and wrestling as a youth. Rob is a valuable asset to the Jaywalker team as a result of his experience and kind nature. Our clients enjoy the completive spirit and calm demeanor Rob brings clients daily on activities, whether it’s shooting hoops, playing pickleball, climbing, biking or hiking. Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Jaywalker every day.
Rob moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2014 and lives in Glenwood Springs with his wife and daughter.
He enjoys rock climbing, skiing, camping, and hiking 14rs.
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EXPEDITION ASSISTANT
DASH
Dash serves as the director of joy at Jaywalker. Dash has been bringing joy, affection and unconditional love to our team and clients since 2020. Dash takes pride in bringing Joy to the team, participating in all aspects of the program.
When he isn’t napping in the office, meeting new clients, or frolicking around the Jaywalker grounds, Dash enjoys hikes throughout the roaring fork valley, swimming in our rivers and sunbathing on a nice summer day. Dash is an adventure seeker and can often be found taking road trips with the team to enjoy new and exciting expedition experiences.
Dash lives with his parents Forrest and Carla in El Jebel Colorado.
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DIRECTOR OF JOY
- Executive Team
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BOB FERGUSON
Bob Ferguson is the Owner and Founder of Jaywalker Lodge. Prior to opening Jaywalker Lodge in 2005, Bob served for over 10 years in senior management positions at a number of the nation’s leading treatment providers in the addiction & recovery field including: Promises Treatment Centers, Crossroads Antigua, and the Hazelden Foundation. He has worked in the behavioral healthcare field for nearly 30 years, dedicating his life to helping men and their families recover from chronic addiction. He is responsible for creating the vision, community, and culture of our program. He currently oversees Jaywalker’s leadership team and day to day operations.
In 2017, Bob founded Alpha 180, a collegiate recovery program for young men, located in Austin Texas in 2017. He has served as the strategic advisor for Driftwood Recovery, a world class residential treatment program located in Driftwood, Texas since 2018.
Bob has served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) since 2011. Currently, he serves as NAATP’s Board Chair; and is also on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Recovery, Science and Education (FoRSE.) On a local/regional level, Bob has served on the Board of Directors for the past 12 years at A Way Out, an Aspen-based 501c3 providing crisis referrals and treatment scholarships for families and residents in Western Colorado.
Bob, his wife Andi, and their two high-energy bulldogs divide their time between Aspen, CO and Hanalei, HI. An avid ice hockey, golf, and outrigger ocean canoe enthusiast, Bob stays busy as a grateful participant in his own recovery from addiction, which began – one day at a time – on Feb. 12, 1992
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OWNER & FOUNDER
BILL ANUSZEWSKI
Bill is the Chief Executive Officer of Jaywalker and oversees day-to-day operations at the company. A Jaywalker alumnus with a passion for recovery, Bill has served as a consultant and trusted advisor to Jaywalker’s executive leadership team since 2013. A seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in public and private companies, Bill most recently served as a partner at a leading national firm providing CFO services to small and mid-size companies.
Since 2013, Bill has been a member of the board for Mind Springs Behavioral Health, Inc., which provides high-quality mental health and substance abuse treatment services with 13 locations throughout the Colorado Rocky Mountains. In addition, he sits on the board of directors for A Way Out, a local non-profit that provides referrals and treatment scholarships for those battling substance abuse in the Roaring Fork Valley.
From 2008 through 2013, Bill was the General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Sport Obermeyer, where he was responsible for running the operations of the company’s ski apparel business and real estate companies. Prior to Obermeyer, Bill was the Chief Financial Officer for the Aspen Public Schools from 2003 through 2008. Previously, Bill held the roles of Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for a division of First Data Corporation. Bill started his career as Vice President for strategic planning and corporate finance at Manufacturers Hanover Trust.
Bill has a Master of Business Administration from Hofstra University and a Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude in Finance from Long Island University.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP
Stefan is the Chief Clinical Officer at Jaywalker and oversees all clinical programming at the company. Stefan is a graduate of Jaywalker Lodge, and it was during his own treatment experience that he became interested in pursuing a career in addiction treatment.
Stefan grew up in Northern Iowa before moving to Colorado to study psychology at the University of Denver. Post college, Stefan worked in the banking industry for several years before starting his own recovery journey in 2007.
Stefan holds a master’s degree in applied psychology from Regis University and is a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Colorado. Stefan has wide-ranging experience in the field of addiction recovery including working as a recovery coach, therapist, and program director. Stefan also has extensive experience designing and implementing addiction treatment and recovery support programs. Helping people engage in effective treatment, build a solid foundation for real world recovery, and participate in a life of true fulfillment are his specialties. Stefan is an industry leader and public speaker, expert on the open community model of care and integrated care.
Stefan currently serves the board of directors for Mind Springs Health as the Board Chair. Mind Springs is Colorado’s largest publicly funded community healthcare organization providing counseling and therapy for mental, behavioral, and emotional wellness.
In his free time, Stefan enjoys playing in the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and spending quality time with his wife and their two children Allison and Christopher.
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CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
KC GOODING
Kenneth C. Gooding (“KC”) is Jaywalker’s Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the senior leadership team. KC oversees Jaywalker’s strategic partnerships, brand development, and clinical outreach. He supervises the admissions, marketing and alumni relations teams.
Prior to joining Jaywalker, KC has served in high level roles in the addiction treatment industry including Business Development Executive at 449 Recovery in Mission Viejo, California, National Director of Business Development at New Method Wellness in San Juan Capistrano, California, and National Business Development Representative with Burning Tree Programs in Dallas Texas. KC served these organizations as a brand ambassador, executive level admissions counselor, family support specialist, and professional relations manager. In addition, KC has created and promoted multiple large-scale events within the behavioral health field including the Recovery Open, Recovery Cup and most recently the inaugural Winter Marketing Summit.
KC has served as state captain for multiple advocacy efforts within the state of California and in Washington, DC. He is a member of the NAADAC public policy committee, NAATP membership committee, State of Colorado Lead ASA and CCCTP steering committee. He actively coordinates legislative involvement at the local, state, and national level. As a dedicated advocate for our industry, he is an invaluable ally for our communities, our families, and our nation at large.
KC is an avid golfer and skier taking full advantage of all the benefits of living here in the roaring fork valley. He resides in Carbondale with his wife Haley and dog Sparty, named after his beloved Michigan State University Spartans.
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CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
PETER MCCOURT
Peter serves as the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for all administrative functions of the company including finance, human resources, and operations. Peter came to Jaywalker in 2017 ready for a new start and has been an active member of our community ever since. Prior to his current role, Peter was the Director of Operations overseeing the implementation of our policies and procedures, managed our technician staff and worked closely with our clinical team.
Peter was raised in New Jersey where he grew up with a love for music and skiing in the Northeast. He attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate where he pursued these passions further. Upon graduation he moved back to the New York area where he worked in finance for 11 years and received his M.B.A from William Paterson University. He also pursued a career playing guitar in bands in New York City.
Peter lives in Carbondale with his wife Lauren and daughter Mabel. In his spare time, he enjoys playing his guitars, traveling, and spending time in the mountains.
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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DR. CRAIG BUSHONG, MD
Dr. Bushong, Medical Director and staff psychiatrist at Jaywalker is ABPM board-certified in Addiction Medicine, and a board-certified Child and Adolescent and Adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. Dr. Bushong also speaks the “language of the heart” as an enthusiastic participant in long-term recovery who began his own journey in 2001. A graduate of Princeton University, Dr. Bushong attended medical school at The University of Texas and completed his General Psychiatry residency at Baylor College of Medicine. “Dr. B” spent three years at McLean Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School as a Clinical Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and a Clinical Research Fellow.
Prior to coming to Jaywalker, Dr. Bushong worked in private practice in Houston for 21 years, and concurrently held a number of clinical positions including Medical Director of a pediatric neuropsychiatry inpatient unit; outpatient psychiatry and psychoanalysis; and a psychiatric consultant to the Center for Recovering Families at Houston’s Council on Recovery where he was awarded the Jay Waggoner Service Award honoring his personal commitment to service. While in Houston he served 12 years as a board member for Archway Academy, Houston’s flagship recovery high school.
Dr. B moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2011 and worked as a staff psychiatrist for Mind Springs Health before transitioning to private practice in Aspen in 2016. He has been consultant to Jaywalker for several years prior to being appointed Medical Director in September 2019.
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MEDICAL DIRECTOR
GAIL MATHIESON, MS, PMHNP-BC
Gail is Board Certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner. She also brings the unique perspective of being the parent of a former Jaywalker Client.
Gail received her under graduate nursing degree at the University of New Mexico, and worked as the Ski Patrol Head Nurse at Taos Ski Valley and in the Hospital Emergency Department before pursuing her Family Nurse Practitioner education at Binghamton University in upstate New York. She also obtained her Nurse Educator, post master’s certification at Upstate Medical College and worked as both Nursing Faculty and Coordinator of Clinical Services at Binghamton University Health Center.
Gail came to the Roaring Fork Valley for the first time to participate in the Jaywalker Family Program as a parent. She relocated here permanently in 2015. Gail was awarded a fellowship from the Colorado Center of Nursing Excellence to return to school and obtain her PMHNP. She brings the experience of living the addiction and recovery process as a parent as well as her may years of advanced practice nursing to the evaluation and treatment of our current Jaywalker clients. This inside journey has led her full circle, back to Jaywalker, as a valued member of our Clinical team.
Gail approaches each client with unconditional acceptance and states,” this is the most hopeful time in the recovery journey – it is a privilege to be part of the transitions that happen in our clients during their time with us”.
Gail is an avid pickleball enthusiast who enjoys tournament play; a budding golfer and is enjoying the latest e-bike craze. She also has a small private practice, A Parallel Path, LLC., where she can continue meeting the medication management and short-term therapy needs of Jaywalker clients who transition into the community.
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LICENSED NURSE PRACTITIONER
DR. MARNY NEDLIN, PHD
Working in private practice for over 20 years, Dr. Nedlin is licensed in Colorado, New York, and Florida where she has provided clinical services to individuals, children, couples, families, and family businesses. Currently, she maintains a private practice while also working as a therapist at Jaywalker. Dr. Nedlin received her Ph.D. in Family & Marriage therapy and master’s degree in forensic psychology. She is also a clinical member of the American Psychological Association and a Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Family & Marriage. Dr. Nedlin embraces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with a Client-Directed Outcome Informed (CDOI) approach. CBT is a blend of two therapies: cognitive therapy (CT) and behavioral therapy. CT focuses on a person’s thoughts and beliefs and aims to alter one’s unhealthy thinking to be more adaptive and healthier. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhealthy behavior patterns. She has had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using CBT with clients and is applying her experience and compassion with clients at Jaywalker. Effective therapy provides a process for helping clients to better understand and manage their complex emotional lives and relationships. Dr. Nedlin works with clients to: Reduce feelings of depression, inferiority, and anxiety; Build on their own strengths to improve perspective; Build a set of healthy thinking patterns and healthier coping responses to stressful situations while also increasing compassion and healthy self-esteem. Dr. Nedlin provides between-session worksheets to build retention and reinforce coping skills and techniques.
When not working, Dr. Nedlin enjoys spending time with her family and friends hiking, listening to music, bike riding, traveling and going to the theater.
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PSYCHOTHERSPIST
PATRICK YOUNG, MA, LAC
Patrick “Pat” Young is the Landing Program Supervisor, overseeing the assessment program at Jaywalker.
Pat was first introduced to both Jaywalker and 12-Step Recovery in 2009, when he reached out for help with his drug and alcohol addiction. Following completion of Jaywalker’s Solutions program, he returned to his home in Durango, Colorado, where he acquired a job writing for a local newspaper, finished his bachelor’s degree, and became an active participant in the sober community. Wanting to pursue a career in a helping profession, Pat returned to school at The Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, where he gained valuable experience working in Hazelden’s Men’s primary and extended care programs. He also spent time working at The Retreat, a renowned, intensive 12-Step immersion program. Pat graduated with his Master’s in addiction counseling in 2013, became a Minnesota Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and began work as a counselor at a Twin Cities based methadone clinic. It was a not-so-secret fact that Pat longed for an excuse to return to Colorado. His dream came true when, in 2014, he was hired as a counselor in Jaywalker’s Lodge program. A Colorado Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC-II), Pat brings a skill set that includes training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and 12-Step Facilitation. Pat believes in the importance and value of learning to enjoy life in sobriety and, when he is able, makes it a point to participate in client outings and expeditions.
Pat is an active member of the local recovery community. He credits his sobriety with helping him to reconnect with his family, establish meaningful and lasting friendships, and rediscover his love of the outdoors, particularly hiking, camping, backpacking, and skiing.
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LANDING PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
BRENDON KERTON, MA, LPC, LAC
Brendon serves as the Jaywalker Lodge Clinical Supervisor, overseeing the primary program at Jaywalker.
In 2007 he came to Jaywalker Lodge seeking treatment for alcoholism and addiction. He fell in love with not only Jaywalker but Carbondale and The Roaring Fork Valley. After completing treatment he stayed, worked on his recovery and the friendships he made while at Jaywalker. After two years of continuous sobriety he applied to and was accepted into The Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies in Center City, MN. Brendon received his Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling in 2011. After graduation he was employed as a counselor by The Right Door, an outpatient treatment facility in Aspen, CO He worked with members of The Roaring Fork Community seeking outpatient counseling and group therapy for issues related to addiction. He returned home to Jaywalker in 2012 to supervise The Landing Program. Brendon spent years supervising the Solutions Program prior to transitioning to Jaywalker Lodge Program supervisor. He has served Jaywalker as a counselor for over a decade and is an integral part of our organization as a whole.
In addition to his work as a counselor he is an avid skier, multiple time marathon finisher, Leadville 100 medal holder and Ironman Triathlete. Brendon strives to bring the message to all our clients at Jaywalker Lodge that in sobriety, “anything is possible!”
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LODGE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
CHRIS CRAIG, MA, LPC, SEP
Chris received his MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, CA in 2006. Chris cut his teeth in the counseling world as an Outward-Bound Instructor in Colorado, 1988-1998. Chris has had a variety of careers that an after 4 years teaching middle school science. Chris went back to school in 2003 and wrote his master’s thesis on rites of passage. Chris has most recently been in private practice in AZ. Prior to that Chris spent 11 years at Sierra Tucson, a residential treatment center outside of Tucson. Chris has worked in variety of roles, Primary Therapist (addictions, mood, trauma), Family Therapist, and Adventure Therapist. While in Arizona Chris worked with rites of passage programs for young men and served on the board of directors of what use to be the Desert Men’s Council.
Chris’s area of interest and specialty is in the field of trauma. Chris is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and is a SEP (Somatic Experience Practitioner). He sees many Jaywalker clients who have been too many treatment centers but never addressed underlying trauma that is often driving substance abuse. While the clients cannot change the past, they can change their relationship to it. This is paramount to their recovery.
Chris’s outdoor pursuits include international climbing and guiding, an 18,000-mile bicycle ride to the tip of South America, and multiple ascents of the big walls of Yosemite. In his free time Chris enjoys rock-climbing, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing. Chris is married and has 3 adult children. He is passionate about Jaywalkers blending of clinical treatment and outdoor adventures.
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LODGE SENIOR COUNSELOR
ALEX GUTTERMAN, MA/LPCC
Alex’s Counseling Masters is in co-occurring disorders (Addiction with Additional Psy). He finds his focus in working with clients on identifying and integrating the root causes of emotional and behavioral patterns, as well as logotherapeutic/existential issues and concerns. Informed by an additional Masters in philosophy and his work in various artistic media, Alex is inspired to work with the Jaywalker men to help them expand their inner horizons and outer possibilities. He is on his own journey of recovery, and worked with a diverse variety of populations and demographics prior to his arrival in Carbondale.
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LODGE COUNSELOR
ALICE JOHNSON, LCSW
Alice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Counselor at Jaywalker Lodge. She received her BA in English Literature from Vanderbilt University, and holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York. Prior to joining Jaywalker, Alice was the Trauma Therapist for the Youth Recovery Center in Glenwood Springs, where she treated teens with dual mental health and substance abuse diagnoses. Alice has a breadth of experience working in schools and inpatient settings and has treated adults, adolescents, and families. Prior to pursuing her social work degree, Alice focused on service work in Kenya, Houston, and Denver, and was awarded “AmeriCorps VISTA of the Year” for her commitment to service. At Jaywalker, Alice uses a client-driven approach with a blend of treatment modalities in practice, integrating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindful Self-Compassion into her individual and group sessions. Originally from Houston, TX, Alice takes full advantage of the beautiful Roaring Fork Valley and can be found trail running, skiing, and cooking with friends. She is proud to call this community her home.
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LODGE COUNSELOR
NATALIE BASSETT, MA, LPC, LAC
Natalie serves as the Solutions Program Supervisor, overseeing the transitional program at Jaywalker.
Natalie grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley, completed a BA at University of Denver and received her master’s degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. After working as a family therapist and outpatient counselor on the Eastern Slope of Colorado, she returned to the valley she calls home and a home at Jaywalker. She has training in DBT, CBT, somatic-based and trauma focused interventions, as well as a heavy focus on mindfulness as it relates to developing a recovery program. She has a passion for supporting people in developing balanced life experiences and healthy relationships.
In her free time, Natalie enjoys fly fishing, hiking and backpacking, gardening, meditation and yoga, cooking, writing poetry, and being in nature.
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SOLUTIONS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
JOE HERMES, MA, LAC
Joe serves as the Outpatient Program Supervisor, overseeing the sober living and graduate programs at Jaywalker. He received his Master’s in Addiction Counseling degree from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies in 2012 and his Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Minnesota Duluth. His clinical experience began working at Wilderness Treatment Center (WTC) in 2012, a 60-day residential treatment center for young men struggling with addiction. At WTC, Joe gained extensive experience helping young men recover from addiction and helping families recover from codependency. In 2018, Joe continued working as an Addiction Counselor in Grand Junction, Colorado at Mesa County Community Corrections in a 90-day Intensive Residential Treatment Center. Working in corrections was an opportunity to help those who often have no support in their home. From 2019 to the present Joe has been counseling at Jaywalker and his current role is Outpatient / sober living program supervisor. Joe believes that recovery from addiction happens when someone has the courage to honestly and vulnerably open up and allow their authentic self to be seen. His goal throughout counseling is to hold the space for this to happen and be an integral piece of this transformative process. He believes the goal of recovery is to live a life of joy, abundance, and meaning.
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OUTPATIENT PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
LEONARD BEAULIEU, MED, CACIII
Lenny serves as the Family Service Counselor at Jaywalker. He supports every family member with a loved one in care at Jaywalker.
Lenny has spent the past 28 years promoting the personal and academic development of adolescents and adults from varied backgrounds in clinical, wilderness, and urban settings. Over the course of these years, he has developed professional, administrative, and managerial skills in the Outdoor Adventure, Clinical Substance Abuse Treatment, and Education fields. Lenny began his clinical work in alcohol and substance abuse counseling in 1983 at Beech Hill Hospital in Dublin, NH. During his 9 years at Beech Hill Hospital, he was instrumental in the development and implementation of an innovative adolescent wilderness treatment program as part of a joint venture with the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School. Lenny eventually rose to Clinical Director of the Beech Hill/Outward Bound program before leaving in 1992 to direct intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment programs for adults in Rutland and Brattleboro, Vermont. Lenny moved to New York City in 1994 to direct the New York City Outward Bound Center’s adventure education programs. He spent 10 years working to improve the academic skills of NYC’s public-school students by developing and overseeing exciting and innovative literacy programs for students and training programs for teachers. Since moving to Colorado in 2004 Lenny has continued to focus on serving the community, and in May 2009 joined the staff at Storm King Case Management in Glenwood Springs, Colorado as a Clinical Case Manager–a position he continues to hold on a part time, as needed basis. Lenny spent a year at Aspen Counseling Center, from July 2010 to July 2011, providing all the DUI education and therapy for the upper Roaring Fork Valley. In July 2011, Lenny joined Jaywalker Lodge, a private treatment facility for substance addiction in Carbondale, Colorado as a consultant. Lenny currently directs the Intensive Outpatient Programs for Jaywalker Lodge. Lenny also maintains a limited private practice working with substance abuse and addiction clients. Lenny received his master’s degree in education in 1988 from Cambridge College. He received his CAC III certification in Colorado in March 2010.
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FAMILY SERVICE COUNSELOR
DAVID FITZPATRICK
David serves as the Director of Operations at Jaywalker, overseeing all daily operations and around the clock technician staff, a position that wears many hats.
Born in Houston, TX, David was raised by a loving family. Baseball, soccer, cross country running and a socially involved upbringing led him to a wonderful childhood. During high school, he found that his interpretation of a natural partying atmosphere and substance use was different from his peers. When he reached the age of twenty-seven, he realized that the way he was living was in stark contrast to the values and goals with which he’d been brought up.
David sought treatment for the first time at age twenty-eight but did not truly embrace recovery until the age of thirty-two. Leaving Texas and coming to Jaywalker provided a foundation for a life that was different from those modeled by the people he grew up with. Through thorough work in the twelve steps and development of a peer community, David found a life in Colorado of which he could truly be proud. After completing the Jaywalker program, David worked with the Ski School at Snowmass Mountain and became a White-Water rafting guide. In the fall of 2020 David had the opportunity to come home and work at Jaywalker as a technician, eventually being promoted to Solutions Coordinator, Operations Manager and now Director of Operations. His contributions to the team at Jaywalker are immense. David has the opportunity to create a positive experience for every client at Jaywalker on a daily basis. One of the greatest gifts he can provide is sharing his life changing experience with others.
David lives in El Jebel, enjoys guiding boat trips and skiing on the mountain whenever he can find the time.
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
TREVOR ALLEN
Trevor, a Colorado native, grew up in Grand Junction with his parents and his younger brother. Trevor grew up raising animals for 4-H, playing basketball, lacrosse, and exploring the outdoors with his family. Addiction began to take its toll shortly after dropping out of college and he was admitted into Jaywalker in the spring of 2014. After completing treatment Trevor continued sobriety by the help of AA and its strong community. Trevor completed an Associated Degree in Outdoor Education at Colorado Mountain College and has lived in the valley since then. He worked for the church as their Youth Coordinator before returning here and becoming the Medications Coordinator. Trevor is currently pursuing his certification as an Addiction Counselor. Trevor contributes all that he has in life to two things; giving up his will to a Power greater than himself, and serving others with unconditional love.
Trevor is an athlete, enjoying all the activities offered here in the Roaring Fork Valley. He enjoys, rafting, hiking, running, playing basketball and pickleball. He lives in Glenwood Springs and is newly married to “a woman way out of his league, (his words)”.
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LODGE COORDINATOR
RYAN HART
Ryan ‘Bud’ Hart serves as the Solutions Program Supervisor at Jaywalker. Bud is originally from Anchorage, Alaska. Growing up he enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities including skiing, fishing, hockey, and riding snowmobiles. Struggling with adolescent behavior, Bud scraped by graduating high school and went on to eventually secure an Associate’s degree from FSU in the Aviation field.
Through his 20’s Bud ended up staying in Alaska operate heavy machinery and build roads for the state. Eventually an injury would lead to the use of opiates that sent him on a long journey of addiction, ultimately leading to him being homeless in Colorado. Over the course of 4 years, Ryan had multiple stints in treatments until he found his way to the doorstep of Jaywalker lodge in September of 2019.
Through Jaywalker Ryan was able to work the 12-step program, make long lasting connections, and rediscover his passion for hobbies and being of service. In 2020 Ryan was given an opportunity to work for Jaywalker, the place that he will testify, saved his life. Since then, he has found his passion for helping people struggling with addiction and giving back what was given to him.
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SOLUTIONS COORDINATOR
TODD HERRMANN
Todd serves as the Outpatient Sober Living Program Supervisor. He was born and raised in Alameda, CA, and by any measure had a happy childhood with his parents, older brother, and younger sister. After graduating from Colby College in 2010 with a B.A. in history and philosophy, Todd slowly fell prey to the addiction cycle, dealing with depression by turning to alcohol, but finding that only led to further depression, hopelessness, and despair. After years of struggling, as his professional goals and personal life crumbled around him, and after nearly losing hope entirely, Todd was finally able to ask for help, and with the love and support of his family, landed at Jaywalker’s doorstep in January, 2021. He completed the Lodge, Solutions, and Sober Living portions of our program, and in that time, rediscovered his own self-worth, and discovered a newfound passion for helping others. Todd joined the Jaywalker staff in December 2021, has been Sober Living Coordinator since November 2022, and in September 2023 will begin work on a Master of Social Work at the University of Denver – Western Colorado MSW program, looking to continue his career path helping other addicts and alcoholics.
Todd is an active member of the recovery community, enjoys skiing and outdoor activities.
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OUTPATIENT COORDINATOR
JILL COHEN
Jill serves as the Administrative Coordinator at Jaywalker. She is often the first smiling face you see upon a visit to our program. Our clients refer to her as the ‘House Mom” because of her loving demeanor. Jill coordinates all the clients medical, psychiatric, and therapeutic appointments on a daily basis. Jill speaks with every family member with a loved one in care and is a trusted ally to everyone.
Jill moved from New York City to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2001 for a teaching position after completing her master’s degree in Elementary Education.
In her spare time, she continues to tutor, specifically with students with reading challenges. She enjoys sharing her love for hiking, skiing, cooking and community volunteering with her husband, Eric, and son, Eli. They happily share their home with a rescue cat and former classroom frog. Jill is always excited to bring her experience as an educator and prior job as a concierge to Jaywalker every day.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
LAURI WINSLOW
Lauri serves as the director of insurance relations and billing at Jaywalker. With more families using private insurance to offset the financial burden of quality care, her experience is extremely valuable. Lauri has been in the insurance field for over a decade. She works with each family to get the maximum reimbursement from insurance carriers. Lauri integrates with the clinical team at Jaywalker to ensure appropriate charting and notes are taken for each session that is insurance billable. It is her goal to have the process go smoothly for our clients and to leave no insurance claim unresolved!
Lauri lives in Estes Park, Colorado, an area she calls home. Lauri loves to travel and has been to all 50 states and Africa. Next is Asia! She also enjoys hiking and bike riding and is a huge Bronco fan! Lauri has been in the insurance field for over 9 years and loves it. It is her goal to have the process go smoothly for our clients and to leave no insurance claim unresolved!
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DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE & BILLING
FORREST DIDDAMS
Forrest serves as the Director of Admissions at Jaywalker. He oversees all admissions into our program ensuring every client and family has an intimate understanding of our program. He has been an employee of Jaywalker since 2018 and held multiple technician positions, prior to joining the admissions team in 2020. Forrest not only brings levity and laughter to the workplace but displays high attention to detail and connection to families and clients. He is able to provide his experience as a client, in addition to the experience his family had at Jaywalker.
Forrest hails from the San Francisco Bay area. In his younger years, he spent most of his time with friends, riding dirt bikes, playing sports, and enjoying time with his three other siblings. At a young age he began abusing substances and progressed into a harrowing addiction for the following decade. Jaywalker Lodge was Forrest’s fourth treatment episode, and he completed the program in its entirety. Forrest was able to turn a treatment episode into a recovery experience. He was able to find success in community while thriving in his recovery here in Carbondale Colorado. Forrest now spends his time with his recovery community his dog Dash, fly fishing, riding motorcycles, and exploring the mountains we have here in the Roaring Fork Valley.
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DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
GREG FULLAM
Greg serves as the Senior Admissions Coordinator at Jaywalker. He coordinates all admissions into our program ensuring that all clients and families are scheduled efficiently. His skillset is of significant value to the clients and families we support here at Jaywalker. Greg understands that addiction is a family systems disease, as both Greg and his brother are in long-term recovery. His mother has also been enrolled in her own recovery program for over a decade. Greg actively encourages both clients and families to embark on the road to recovery together, providing crucial support in times of crisis.
Greg grew up New Jersey where he spent most of his time playing lacrosse, basketball, and football. In late middle school, Greg was introduced to alcohol, which changed his priorities. He continued playing sports, but his addiction progressed throughout high school. Greg started college at Providence College before he had his first treatment experience. After treatment, Greg finished school at the University of Colorado Boulder and then accepted sales position in New York City. Greg’s sobriety did not continue in New York. His relapse ultimately led him to Jaywalker in 2018. He went through the entire Jaywalker continuum and has committed to a life of sobriety and helping others. After he finished the Jaywalker program, he was eager to work for the place that helped him get his life back. He started working as a technician and now works as the Senior Admissions Coordinator.
Greg lives in Glenwood Springs with his wife and enjoys spending time with family. In his free time, you can find him golfing and snowboarding around the Roaring Fork Valley.
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SENIOR ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
DYLAN STARRS
Dylan serves as the Alumni Coordinator at Jaywalker
Dylan born and raised in Dallas, Texas where he enjoyed a childhood filled with sports, friends, and family. Dylan enjoyed music and for some time had a promising career ahead as a performer, yet alcoholism and addiction took over in a way that threatened areas of his life which he valued so deeply. After nearly a decade of enormous struggle in his personal and professional life, in 2020, Dylan found his way to Jaywalker.
Within the Jaywalker community, he was able to rediscover the joy of friendship and an adventurous lifestyle which have both become cornerstones of his recovery. Unlike his previous experiences with treatment and sobriety, at Jaywalker, Dylan found men whom he felt he could look up to and model his own recovery after. As a result of this life changing experience, Dylan became uniquely qualified to help others. He worked in the field as a sober mentor, coach, companion, and transporter for some time. What he found was the passion to maintain and enhance the alumni community which played such a vital role in his recovery. In January of 2023 Dylan came home and joined the Jaywalker team as the “Director of We”, for this is a WE program and at Jaywalker you never have to be alone again.
Dylan is an active member of the recovery community in the Roaring Fork Valley and continues to take every opportunity to sponsor young men. He is also an avid golfer, skier and musician, he has fully embraced the lifestyle Colorado has to offer, as well as the life of a man in recovery.
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ALUMNI COORDINATOR
BRIAN TROM
Brian has served as the Executive Chef at Jaywalker for over 15 years. He is the highlight of any clients stay at Jaywalker. You can always find him in the kitchen at the lodge with a big smile on his face. Brian is extremely proud of the work he does and for good reason, he is always ranked number one in client satisfaction surveys for good reason.
Brian was born and raised just outside of Chicago, spending time in his youth visiting family and skiing at Snowmass Resort (one of the four Aspen ski areas). Brian left the Midwest to study at the University of Northern Colorado, where he received his B.A. in Social Sciences. While studying in college, he worked part-time at an Italian restaurant where he learned basic culinary technique. Looking to further expand his culinary experience, Brian moved to Aspen and continued learning at the Ritz-Carlton under the tutelage of Chef Matthew Zubrod, a 14-year veteran of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and James Beard recipient.
Brian brings a healthy enthusiasm for skiing, a friendly attitude and a refined culinary skill set to Jaywalker Lodge.
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DENISE LATOUSEK
Denise serves as the Wellness Director at Jaywalker where she provides health & wellness coaching. She is also responsible for cultivating unmatched indoor and outdoor experiences for our clients by planning and implementing daily activities and monthly expeditions with her team.
Denise has been a local Roaring Fork resident since 1999 and brings an extensive background in health, wellness and fitness. Her approach its primarily focused on building a strong foundation for optimal growth. Her inspiring instruction is rooted in a passion for helping clients unlock their full potential. With a sense of humor, an easy-going nature and endless hands-on involvement, Denise has become renowned for her ability to drive results. Denise is a Health & Life Coach through the Health Coach Institute, National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer & Golf Fitness Specialist with over twenty years of experience and holds numerous health & fitness certifications including Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals,Therapeutic Nature- Based Interventions & Wilderness First Aid.
Denise lives in Basalt with her husband Michael, two daughters and two dogs. She loves to hike, mountain bike, ski, golf, paddleboard, cook, garden, and teach group fitness classes.
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EXPEDITION & WELLNESS DIRECTOR
GEORGE SWEENEY
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EXPEDITION SUPERVISOR
NICK SAID
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EXPEDITION ASSISTANT
SCOTTIE DICKEY
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EXPEDITION ASSISTANT
ROBERT COPELAND
Rob has been a part of the Jaywalker activities team since 2020. Rob grew up near Indianapolis, Indiana. He comes from a very active family, playing a variety of sports including distance running and wrestling as a youth. Rob is a valuable asset to the Jaywalker team as a result of his experience and kind nature. Our clients enjoy the completive spirit and calm demeanor Rob brings clients daily on activities, whether it’s shooting hoops, playing pickleball, climbing, biking or hiking. Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Jaywalker every day.
Rob moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2014 and lives in Glenwood Springs with his wife and daughter.
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EXPEDITION ASSISTANT
DASH
Dash serves as the director of joy at Jaywalker. Dash has been bringing joy, affection and unconditional love to our team and clients since 2020. Dash takes pride in bringing Joy to the team, participating in all aspects of the program.
When he isn’t napping in the office, meeting new clients, or frolicking around the Jaywalker grounds, Dash enjoys hikes throughout the roaring fork valley, swimming in our rivers and sunbathing on a nice summer day. Dash is an adventure seeker and can often be found taking road trips with the team to enjoy new and exciting expedition experiences.
Dash lives with his parents Forrest and Carla in El Jebel Colorado.
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DIRECTOR OF JOY
