Beccarian Correctional Care

An accomplished professional in addiction recovery and treatment, I am currently serving as the Executive Director at Beccarian Correctional Care. With a robust background that includes leadership roles in private recovery houses, private and publicly funded treatment centres, a hospital-based addiction recovery centre, and co-creating training programs for the Alberta Model, I bring a fresh perspective and wealth of experience to the role.

A notable highlight in my career was my time as Executive Director of the Red Deer Recovery Community, the first therapeutic community to open under the Alberta Model for addiction treatment. I also led the team that established the Recovery Coach Academy of Canada. 

A CCAR Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) and Facilitator, I am a passionate advocate for those in recovery. My dedication extends beyond my professional life, as a loving father to twin boys and a lifelong hockey enthusiast.

An experienced professional in the realm of addiction and recovery, I bring over 13 years of dedicated service to the field. Currently, I serve as the Program Director for Beccarian Correctional Care, where I help lead innovative, recovery-focused programming within a correctional setting. With a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Addiction Counselling and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), I have built a career grounded in evidence-based practice and compassionate client care.

My work has spanned the development and implementation of psycho-educational and clinical group programming for several not-for-profit, recovery-based organizations. These programs have not only enhanced therapeutic outcomes but have also shaped the foundation of sustainable recovery practices within the agencies I’ve supported, often through direct oversight and continued program refinement.

I am passionate about involvement within systems of care that prioritize dignity, recovery, and long-term wellness. My approach integrates clinical rigour with a deep understanding of the personal journey of recovery.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending quality time with my daughter and finding peace in nature—two constants that inspire my work and keep me grounded.

Bringing a unique blend of leadership, lived experience, and operational expertise, I’m grateful to serve as the Operations Director at Beccarian Correctional Care. As a person in long-term recovery, I lead with purpose and an unwavering belief in every person’s potential to grow and heal.

Over the past decade, I’ve held progressive leadership roles in the recovery and housing sectors. Most recently, I had the honour of serving as the Director of Administration at Lakeview Recovery Community, where I oversaw admissions and administration at a one-of-a-kind, 75-bed, 40-acre recovery village. Being part of the team that opened Lakeview and watching it flourish remains one of my proudest professional milestones.

Before that, I served as Program Manager of a 140-bed treatment centre that offered a full continuum of care—including detox, bed-based treatment, transitional housing, and long-term community housing. I was privileged to work alongside a dedicated team in delivering meaningful, person-centered care.

Prior to entering the recovery field, I operated a home-building company that constructed over 1,000 homes. That entrepreneurial experience, combined with my academic background in Commerce and current pursuit of a Master’s in leadership, I'm equipped with a strong foundation in operations, organizational health, and culture-building.

My leadership is grounded in service, growth, and a deep passion for supporting others in their pursuit of recovery. At Beccarian, I’m committed to creating environments where both Members and staff can thrive. Outside of work, my greatest joy comes from being a father to my beautiful daughter and son and continuing my own personal journey of growth.